# News

116 Malware Packages Infecting Windows and Linux Systems

In the fast-paced world of open-source development, security risks can sometimes slip through the cracks. 🚨

This eye-opening article by Ravie Lakshmanan from The Hacker News reveals the discovery of 116 malicious packages on PyPI—one of the most trusted repositories for Python developers. How did these malware-laden packages make it through, and what can developers do to protect themselves?

Stay informed and learn more about this critical issue here to keep your projects safe! 🛡️

Understanding Python's GIL

I’ve covered Python’s Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) in my videos a few times recently, but if you missed it, you can catch up here. 📹

Now, if you’re looking to dive even deeper, Real Python has launched an entire course on understanding the GIL! For anyone interested in Python’s internals and how the GIL impacts performance, this is a great resource. Check it out here. 🐍✨

# Community

Curious about CQRS (Command and Query Responsibility Segregation) in Python? 💡

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If you’re looking to understand how these concepts fit together and want to explore resources and practical examples, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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