Molly(Signal fork) has not been updated since 3 months and is vulnerable

126 DeepLogin 2026-10-31 11:05:25 UTC piefed.world Llama Share 78

The latest Signal exploit has been fixed in version 8.27, but Molly remains vulnerable and is recommended to be deleted until it's updated adequately. Users can download the APK from a periodic update service like Obtainium or f-droid instead of relying on Molly for Android devices without Google Play Store access.

Prospero: A new coding harness for a more civilized age

70 fovc 2026-10-31 12:05:25 UTC nullprogram.com Full Share 39

We Took over ChatGPT Accounts

136 armcat 2026-10-31 11:05:25 UTC parameter.ai Llama Share 59

Researchers found a way to take over someone's ChatGPT account by sending a malicious link, which executed as chatgpt.com with access to the victim's authenticated web session. The payload could enumerate private conversations, retrieve content from them, and send data to an attacker-controlled server.

Switch Lowering in GCC

119 signa11 2026-10-31 08:05:25 UTC xoranth.net Llama Share 22

The compiler uses a combination of bitset and jump table lowering strategies for switch statements, depending on the number of case labels and their distribution. It employs dynamic programming to optimize these strategies, considering factors such as register width and case values threshold.

Simple circuits can create complex behaviors

46 aatish 2026-10-31 12:05:25 UTC aatishb.com Llama Share 4

Researchers have built a simple brain model to understand how complex behaviors emerge from neural circuits. This model, called a "spark," uses just four neurons and two connections to create rich and unexpected behaviors like reaching light sources.

Serbia just elected the world's brainiest parliament

511 input_sh 2026-10-31 11:05:25 UTC science.org Llama Share 306

A group of academics, including astrophysicists and organic chemists, have been elected to Serbia's parliament after a student-led opposition movement won in October. They aim to fight corruption and establish meritocracy in the country's government and education system.

Digital minimalism

144 wilbertliu 2026-10-31 07:05:25 UTC vitalik.eth.limo Llama Share 111

The author reflects on the value of minimalism in both physical and digital life, citing personal experiments with reducing social media use and living without a cell connection. They found that these changes improved their mental health and allowed for more local knowledge apps to be developed.

Show HN: Marelleo, an open-source story box I built for my kids using ESP32

126 foOg 2026-10-31 07:05:25 UTC zebra.rodeo Llama Share 36

The author created a custom Toniebox-like device using an ESP32 development board, breadboard, and 3D printing to play audio tracks based on figurines. The project taught him about electronics and allowed him to create a unique object for his children that can be updated without needing technical expertise.

AI, Lean, and the Future of Formal Verification, with Lean Creator Leo de Moura

106 datascientist 2026-10-31 04:05:25 UTC thedataexchange.media Llama Share 25

Leo de Moura discusses how AI is making formal verification more accessible and potentially transforming software engineering, with a focus on Lean, a programming language and theorem prover. He explains that formal verification addresses the trust bottleneck between humans and AI-generated code, allowing developers to verify properties of their code before deployment.

Hunting 'Zombie Accounts' in Active Directory

8 optimiz 2026-10-31 13:05:25 UTC fabian.fyi LocalLLM Share 1

Zombie accounts persist due to legacy data issues and windowed audit periods. Proactive scripts and audits are essential for identifying and removing stale accounts across systems.

The $6.3B Binance hack was pulled off in just 20 minutes

521 domhudson 2026-10-30 15:05:25 UTC wired.com Llama Share 364

Hackers stole around $6.3 billion from Binance's wallets on multiple blockchains in the largest crypto heist ever, with half of the funds frozen by companies and exchanges. North Korean hackers are suspected to be behind the attack, with some firms linking it to elite group TraderTraitor known for high-profile attacks.

My favourite PowerMac is a Nintendo Wii

342 DHowett 2026-10-30 18:05:25 UTC virtuallyfun.com Llama Share 104

The author successfully ported classic Mac OS to PowerPC systems, specifically the Nintendo GameCube and Wii U consoles. They overcame various challenges, including hardware-specific patches and emulation issues, to get the system booting with a blinking floppy icon.

Cloudflare Turnstile solver library (no headless browser required)

264 costco 2026-10-30 23:05:25 UTC github.com/chris124567 Llama Share 89

The cfsolve Rust library solves Cloudflare Turnstile widgets and challenge pages without a headless browser, returning tokens or cookies. It uses pre-recorded responses to impersonate browsers and can be configured with profiles for different browsers.

Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robot. Will do it again

18 dxs 2026-10-31 14:05:25 UTC cnn.com Llama Share 0

Carolyn Marvin, a 78-year-old retired professor, was arrested for blocking an Uber Eats delivery robot in Philadelphia to protest its impact on public space and workers. She views her actions as a symbolic protest against the problems posed by delivery robots.

Northflank Breached

460 js4ever 2026-10-30 16:05:25 UTC status.northflank.com Full Share 334

Northflank Status

Breaking the open web won't stop the bad bots

294 raybb 2026-10-30 17:05:25 UTC techpolicy.press Llama Share 128

Major media outlets are advocating for the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, which would require website accessors to identify themselves and their purposes. The bill threatens legitimate public-interest activities like investigative journalism and data collection that rely on automated tools.

Why Did Meta Suspend a US Senate Candidate's Instagram in the Middle of a Rally?

43 ck2 2026-10-31 13:05:25 UTC newrepublic.com Llama Share 40

Meta suspended a Latino outreach Instagram account for Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon, fueling election meddling allegations. Meta has also been accused of suppressing leftist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's campaign and boosting right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign.

Tell HN: Scribd Breached

285 x______________ 2026-10-31 03:05:25 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 104

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Florilegium: Procedural Flowers in LaTeX

336 nanna 2026-10-30 16:05:25 UTC github.com/kevinraymond Llama Share 50

The author created a LaTeX package called "florilegium" to generate floral ornaments in the style of 18th-century botanical illustrations. The package uses Lua to procedurally generate flowers, leaves, and stems based on parameters such as seed values and page layout.

The oldest ice disappears and the Stone Age emerges from it

178 dxs 2026-10-30 20:05:25 UTC sciencenorway.no Llama Share 77

Archaeologists in Norway have recovered 48 prehistoric arrows from melting ice, dating back 5,000-6,000 years. The finds highlight the impact of climate change on preserving ancient artifacts.

Backdoor in Claude Code for VS Code extension on the Cursor Marketplace

932 _chall 2026-10-30 15:05:25 UTC phorion.io Llama Share 537

Phorion has discovered a backdoor in the Claude Code for VSCode extension bundle that drops a persistent SSH backdoor across macOS, Linux, and Windows. The malware sets up an outbound SSH connection to 134.209.82[.]225 on port 22 and sends a beacon back to the attacker's server with host reconnaissance information.

Cisco gives engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite legacy code

237 taubek 2026-10-30 15:05:25 UTC fortune.com Llama Share 285

Cisco's president, Jeetu Patel, is hiring young workers to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to his company. He believes that Gen Zers with little experience can teach veterans how to think differently and drive innovation.

Show HN: A working Nintendo in ~1GB of Qwen weights

273 dbreunig 2026-10-30 17:05:25 UTC github.com/dbreunig Llama Share 134

Nesformer is a model that simulates the NES console's 6502 CPU and cartridge, predicting its execution log one token at a time. It uses Qwen3_5ForCausalLM weights compiled from CHIP-8 and RISC-V CPUs.

Keeping the Bonfires Lit

12 Petiver 2026-10-31 11:05:25 UTC historytoday.com Full Share 5

Establishing a secure connection... Request ID: facc8d60f7643e30482cd346227a2b33

Longitudinal Changes InWearable-Captured PhysiologyBefore Sudden Cardiac Death

51 brandonb 2026-10-31 04:05:25 UTC jacc.org Full Share 24

Azure's Weakest Link – Five Full Cross-Tenant Compromises

324 swq115 2026-10-30 15:05:25 UTC binarysecurity.no Llama Share 59

The author has discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Azure's API Connections, a part of Azure Logic Apps, allowing attackers to compromise any connected backend service worldwide. These vulnerabilities netted the author $200,000 and were reported to Microsoft.

The federated code forge

308 zlliang 2026-10-30 16:05:25 UTC tangled.org Llama Share 90

Tangled is a new, federated code forge that allows users to host their own code and collaborate with others while maintaining control over their infrastructure. It offers the longevity of an open protocol with the convenience of a proper forge, featuring self-hosting options and customizability.

Show HN: To Honor Sir Patrick Stewart, Enjoy the TNG Episode Guessing Game

216 francisofascii 2026-10-31 00:05:25 UTC tng.episodle.com Llama Share 65

This is a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode guessing game where users can guess episodes based on images, with feedback provided even if the season is incorrect. User data may be tracked and stored for analytics purposes.

Jules Verne's Lost Novel

133 dnetesn 2026-10-30 20:05:25 UTC blue-continuum.com Llama Share 32

Jules Verne imagined Paris in 1960, a century ahead, to see what civilization the 19th century might become with its faith in science and efficiency. His book "Paris in the Twentieth Century" was initially refused by his publisher due to its bleak tone and implausible prophecy.

Trapped in the Technologist Factory

57 luu 2026-10-31 01:05:25 UTC ideolalia.com Llama Share 16

The author reflects on their experience working with early-stage startups, particularly Runa and Factual, where they struggled to balance technical innovation with business needs. They learned that most startups fail due to stagnation rather than growth challenges.