mdean

Disclosure: I work at Semgrep but figure other engineers may find the approach we used interesting.

https://www.arno.org/on-the-origins-of-ds-store linked from original Hacker News thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40870357

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I think this post is addressing some of the weaker security arguments against putting anti-cheat software in the kernel. The issue isn't that such software provides no value (obviously it does if developers continue writing anti-cheat kernel drivers despite the backlash). The issue is that software running in the kernel can unintentionally enable vulnerabilities that would be impossible if the software was running in usermode. It doesn't require compromising any supply chains.

Did the university indicate what part of the code of conduct they believe you've violated? Might be worth reading through that document.

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