HackEurope is over. In many ways, it was a complete shitshow (vibe coded inaccessible UI for participants, lots of delays, miscommunications, and other issues too many to list). But now that the caffeine overdose and sleep deprivation is over, I can say that there were actually…
The current HN front-page mix.
Boris Floricic (8 June 1972 – 17 October 1998), better known by his pseudonym Tron, was a German hacker and phreaker whose death in unclear circumstances has led to various conspiracy theories. He is also known for his Diplom thesis presenting one of the first public…
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
Hacker News, unchanged, minus stories whose discussion suggests that clicking the link will be a waste of time.
Apple explains how Threat Notifications help protect iPhone users targeted by mercenary spyware.
Coverage of: 14,000 crypto holders face security risk after Trezor data breach
Russian hacking group Clop has claimed responsibility for attacks on Shell and Philips, although the extent of any damage remains unclear. Both companies confirmed that they had experienced a security incident after BNR reported on the claims.Shell says it is “aware of a…
Researchers have discovered a new attack that exploits RAM flaws to bypass Windows 11's security. It affects all Windows versions.
Coverage of: Medical data of 19M Poles stolen in major breach
North Korean hackers have been exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to target defense-sector companies as part of the Operation Dream Job campaign.
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