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- 1VoidAccess open-source dark web OSINT tool released▼Show HN: VoidAccess – open-source dark web OSINT, from query to a graph
A developer has released VoidAccess, an open-source OSINT tool that turns dark web queries into a visual graph, making it easier to map connections across onion sites and forums. The project, shared on GitHub, is drawing attention from security researchers and hobbyists interested in threat intelligence and link analysis of hidden services.
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A developer has documented how they built a physical book of 88x31 web buttons, the tiny GIF badges that defined the early personal web, using ImageMagick to compose the layouts. The write-up covers turning nostalgic web artifacts into a printed collection, and it has drawn attention from readers fond of retro web culture and command-line image tooling.
- 3Rust-built forest wildlife simulation playable in browser●Show HN: A forest's wildlife, synthesized live in Rust, playable in the browser
Developer zaghaghi has released a browser-based project called Spore and Skog that synthesizes a forest's wildlife live using Rust, with a dev log documenting the process. Readers on Hacker News are reacting to the demo, which runs entirely in the browser and draws attention for combining generative audio or visuals of forest animals with web technology.
- 4Dave Winer, RSS and the rise of blogging●Dave Winer, RSS and the rise of blogging # negativepid # digitalInvestigations # OSINT # cybersecurity # AI # tech # onl
A piece is circulating on Dave Winer, the developer behind RSS, and his role in the rise of blogging. Winer's work on RSS and tools like Radio UserLand helped shape how content is syndicated and how the blogging era grew in the early 2000s. Discussion appears in tech and online investigation circles, with readers reflecting on RSS's legacy amid today's AI-driven feeds.
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Eigenmoon, a small web-based puzzle game built around linear algebra concepts like eigenvectors, is circulating among programmers and math enthusiasts. Players solve matrix-related puzzles in a moonlit-themed interface. The project is drawing attention for making an abstract mathematical subject playful and accessible, with commenters discussing the game's mechanics and its use of interactive learning for linear algebra.
- 6OpenAI and Google's Wiz uncover severe PHP vulnerabilities▼PHP Armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet
Researchers at OpenAI and Google's Wiz have reported finding long-standing security flaws in PHP, prompting alarm across the developer community. The findings, described in coverage as a potential 'PHP armageddon', have raised concerns about how many systems may be exposed to the ancient holes and whether patches are being applied quickly enough.
- 7Researchers warn of critical PHP vulnerabilities found with AI●PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet This is the kind of security issue that
Security researchers from OpenAI and Google's Wiz unit have uncovered a set of long-standing vulnerabilities in PHP, described as 'PHP armageddon', prompting alarm across the developer community. Commenters note the flaws were found and fixed thanks to AI tools, but also highlight how AI both surfaces and raises the risks of such deeply embedded software holes.
- 8New browser built for AI agent automation launches●Show HN: The fastest browser for AI agents to run browser automation
A developer has launched a lightweight browser designed specifically for AI agents to carry out browser automation tasks quickly. The tool, shared with the Hacker News community, positions itself as the fastest option for letting automated agents navigate and interact with web pages. Early discussion is modest, with users evaluating its speed claims and how it compares to existing automation frameworks.
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The PHP development team has warned that it plans to release two emergency security patches imminently, prompting concern across the web development community. Given PHP powers a large share of websites, administrators are watching closely and preparing to update their servers as soon as the fixes become available.
- 10Developer shares favorite Wisp programming examples●If you want to see # wisp # code I like, here are some sources: https://www. draketo.de/software/advent-of- wisp-code-20
Developer Arne Babenhauserheide pointed followers to a collection of Wisp code examples he likes, hosted on his site draketo.de. The links include an Advent of Wisp Code 2021 series, simple code snippets such as a basic web endpoint, and the 'Enter Three Witches' project on controlling complexity. Wisp is a whitespace-based syntax for Scheme, and the post serves as a showcase for people curious about the language's readability.
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A developer has released a web application for creating and browsing terminal color themes, sharing it on Hacker News where it has drawn early engagement from the community. Terminal customization tools are a recurring favorite among developers, and users typically respond with feedback on design, features, and compatibility with different terminal emulators.
- 12OpenAI and Google's Wiz uncover serious old PHP vulnerabilities●🤖 PHP Armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet This is the kind of security issue tha
Security researchers at OpenAI and Google-owned Wiz have disclosed a set of long-standing vulnerabilities in PHP, prompting alarm across the developer community. The flaws, reportedly ancient and wide-reaching, were identified with the help of AI tools, raising concerns that artificial intelligence can both discover and potentially exploit critical infrastructure bugs at scale.
- 13Wagtail Space conference offers free tickets for November●You don't need billions to go to Wagtail Space. Tickets are FREE. There's no antigravity, but you will get two flexible
The Wagtail CMS community has opened free ticket registration for Wagtail Space, a two-day online event starting 18 November. Organisers say the flexible half-day format will feature talks from Wagtail experts and guest speakers covering key trends shaping the future of the web, and are encouraging anyone interested to sign up at no cost.
- 14Indie developer ships five releases in a single month●🚀 Released 5 times this month, slow down you workaholic 😂 # indiedev # webdev # firefox # opensource # buildinpublic
An independent developer has released updates five times within one month for an open-source project related to Firefox and web development. The announcement was shared with a joking note about working too hard, prompting the build-in-public community to react to the rapid shipping pace.
- 15Security community to audit how many services still run on PHP●Heute finden wir heraus, wieviele Dienste noch auf PHP basieren. # php # InfoSec
A developer in the German-language tech community says today they will find out how many services are still based on PHP, tagging the remark with InfoSec. PHP remains one of the most widely deployed server-side languages on the web, and its prevalence makes it a recurring focus in cybersecurity discussions about legacy systems, outdated versions and vulnerable code. The remark reads as the start of a hands-on assessment or scan rather than a published report.