Why “Security” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
This was reasonable advice 12 months ago, but at the rate kernel exploitation is going it's less of a security boundary than ever. Hypervisors aren't much better, but it helps.
by Retr0id · Oct 31, 2026
People only "change their mind" when it becomes an existential crisis. And energy security in Europe has reached that stage 10x.
by petcat · Oct 31, 2026
Thank you for the nod to Metamorphosis of the Prime Intellect! I’ve been meaning to revisit it for dog’s years and now I have the impetus :) Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom co…
by alwa · Oct 31, 2026
I agree. But I do have to admit that at least in the narrow scope of high level security compromises I draw a blank when it comes to apple. If I missed a headline of apple getti…
by theK · Oct 31, 2026
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by lilerjee · Oct 31, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "security" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "security" over time.
Security is protection from, or resilience against, potential harm. Beneficiaries of security may be persons and social groups, objects and institutions, ecosystems, or any other entity or phenomenon vulnerable to unwanted change. Read more on Wikipedia