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Preview: Pragmata Hacking Starts to Feel Natural

  • Jenni Lada
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 20:00:00

Sometimes, Capcom makes weird or unusual games! I’m talking about things even more unconventional than Mega Man Soccer. Like we’re talking Under the Skin sorts of weird with identity stealing or the Kabu Trader Shun stock market simulation game. While Pragmat…

Sometimes, Capcom makes weird or unusual games! Im talking about things even more unconventional than Mega Man Soccer. Like were talking Under the Skin sorts of weird with identity stealing or the Ka… [+3513 chars]

Data law spurs hotel contract resets on guest privacy

  • Anumeha Chaturvedi and Maulik Vyas
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 18:34:25

Hotel owners are actively revising contracts with international operators and booking platforms. This proactive step aims to clarify data protection duties under the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The goal is to strengthen measures against guest da…

New Delhi: Several hotel owners are rushing to renegotiate longstanding agreements with international operators and booking platforms to clarify data protection responsibilities under the new Digital… [+2907 chars]

Show HN: Mvvmm – Firecracker-like mini virtual machine monitor in ~2000 LoC

  • mistivia
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:27:57

Article URL: https://github.com/mistivia/mvvmm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46934012 Points: 1 # Comments: 0

A small VMM on KVM with just enough features, not ready for production, but easy for hacking and tweaking. Download mvvmm: git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mistivia/mvvmm Build: Download li… [+2476 chars]

Is It a Toy or a Hacker Tool? I Put the Flipper Zero to the Test

  • Justyn Newman
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:00:00

Cute on the outside, surprisingly powerful under the hood, the Flipper Zero is fun, educational, and more dangerous than it looks. If you've ever dreamed of carrying an all‑in‑one gadget that can open your garage door, play a round of chess, or even poke at s…

If you've ever dreamed of carrying an allinone gadget that can open your garage door, play a round of chess, or even poke at systems you probably shouldn't, the Flipper Zero might be your new favorit… [+8986 chars]

Is It a Toy or a Hacker Tool? I Put the Flipper Zero to the Test

  • Justyn Newman
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:00:00

Cute on the outside, surprisingly powerful under the hood, the Flipper Zero is fun, educational, and more dangerous than it looks. If you've ever dreamed of carrying an all‑in‑one gadget that can open your garage door, play a round of chess, or even poke at s…

If you've ever dreamed of carrying an allinone gadget that can open your garage door, play a round of chess, or even poke at systems you probably shouldn't, the Flipper Zero might be your new favorit… [+8986 chars]

I Have 11 Home Security Myths You Need to Memory Wipe

  • Tyler Lacoma
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:00:00

These security myths are old, popular -- and very wrong. Here are the assumptions you should erase.

When considering your safety, myths and hearsay pop up like weeds in the garden. People believe in so much security misinformation they were told years ago and never questioned -- but these days, it'… [+11476 chars]

No Hacking Skills Required: 8 Shockingly Useful Things You Can Do With a Flipper Zero

  • Justyn Newman
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:00:00

From replacing lost remotes to backing up access tools, these practical Flipper Zero tricks are beginner-friendly and surprisingly handy. So you've got your eye on a Flipper Zero—but what does it actually do? Beneath its friendly, toy-like exterior, this pock…

So you've got your eye on a Flipper Zerobut what does it actually do? Beneath its friendly, toy-like exterior, this pocket-sized multi-tool hides some serious capabilities. It can interact with a wid… [+11387 chars]

No Hacking Skills Required: 8 Shockingly Useful Things You Can Do With a Flipper Zero

  • Justyn Newman
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 13:00:00

From replacing lost remotes to backing up access tools, these practical Flipper Zero tricks are beginner-friendly and surprisingly handy. So you've got your eye on a Flipper Zero—but what does it actually do? Beneath its friendly, toy-like exterior, this pock…

So you've got your eye on a Flipper Zerobut what does it actually do? Beneath its friendly, toy-like exterior, this pocket-sized multi-tool hides some serious capabilities. It can interact with a wid… [+11387 chars]

How Every Generation Handles the Fall of Society, From Boomers to Zoomers

  • January Nelson
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 12:35:55

The world is collapsing in real time—aliens have parked above major cities, there’s no internet, and all the oat milk is gone. But how each generation reacts to this latest global unraveling …

The world is collapsing in real timealiens have parked above major cities, there’s no internet, and all the oat milk is gone. But how each generation reacts to this latest global unraveling is a fas… [+6257 chars]

Suspects Reportedly Detained Over Shooting Of Top Russian Intelligence General

  • John Pike
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 10:38:59

Russian law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect and his alleged accomplice in an apparent assassination attempt on the deputy chief of the GRU military intelligence agency, Vladimir Alekseyev, Russian media reported on February 7.

By RFE/RL's Russian Service February 07, 2026 Russian law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect and his alleged accomplice in an apparent assassination attempt on the deputy chief of the GRU … [+3829 chars]

(AI) Slop Terrifies Me

  • Ezhik
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 10:31:35

Article URL: https://ezhik.jp/ai-slop-terrifies-me/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46933067 Points: 11 # Comments: 0

What if this is as good as software is ever going to be? What if AI stops getting better and what if people stop caring? All em dashes in this post are organically-made. Imagine if this is as good … [+3835 chars]

DKnife toolkit abuses routers to spy and deliver malware since 2019

  • Pierluigi Paganini
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 10:04:33

DKnife is a Linux toolkit used since 2019 to hijack router traffic and deliver malware in cyber-espionage attacks. Cisco Talos found DKnife, a powerful Linux toolkit that threat actors use to spy on and control network traffic through routers and edge devices…

DKnife toolkit abuses routers to spy and deliver malware since 2019 Cisco Talos found DKnife, a powerful Linux toolkit that threat actors use to spy on and control network traffic through routers an… [+6783 chars]

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

  • Conor Gallagher
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 10:00:54

ICE access to Medicaid data is forcing hospitals and states to consider alerting immigrant patients that information from emergency medical coverage applications could be used in efforts to remove them from the country.

Conor here: Here we see the effects of ICE gaining access t nearly 80 million Medicaid patients, including patients banking routing number, account type, account number. Thats in addition to DHS cont… [+9727 chars]

Bithumb claws back 99.7% of overpaid Bitcoin, covers remaining shortfall

  • Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 07:46:04

Bithumb says it has reclaimed most of the excess BTC credited during a promotional error and used company funds to cover 1,788 Bitcoin that had already been sold.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb says it has resolved an incident in which a promotional reward error credited certain user accounts with excess Bitcoin. In a Sunday statement, the excha… [+2776 chars]

There's no point in going to the CID over defamation, as there are no laws for such matters in Sri Lanka - Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has drawn its serious attention to the challenges faced by freedom of speech and expression in Sri Lanka, as well as the obstacles faced by journalists in their professional activities. In particular, the Commission ha…

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has drawn its serious attention to the challenges faced by freedom of speech and expression in Sri Lanka, as well as the obstacles faced by journalists in the… [+3555 chars]

A Simple Desktop Pomodoro Timer

  • Lewin Day
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 03:00:04

Pomodoro timers are a simple productivity tool. They help you work in dedicated chunks of time, usually 25 minutes in a sitting, before taking a short break and then beginning again. [Clovis Fritze…

Pomodoro timers are a simple productivity tool. They help you work in dedicated chunks of time, usually 25 minutes in a sitting, before taking a short break and then beginning again. [Clovis Fritzen]… [+1009 chars]

Savannah Guthrie says she has received message, begs for mom Nancy’s return in new video to abductor: ‘We will pay’

  • NY Post
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 01:12:09

Savannah Guthrie took to social media again with an emotional video in the disappearance of her mom, Nancy, begging the abductor to return her “valuable” mother Saturday and offering once more to pay a ransom.“We received your message and we understand,” the …

Skip to comments. Savannah Guthrie says she has received message, begs for mom Nancys return in new video to abductor: We will payNY Post ^ | 2/7/26 | Ariel Zilber;Audrey Rock;Teresa Roca Poste… [+2890 chars]

Savannah Guthrie says she has received message, begs for mom Nancy’s return in new video to abductor: ‘We will pay’

  • NY Post
  • Published date: 2026-02-08 01:12:09

Savannah Guthrie took to social media again with an emotional video in the disappearance of her mom, Nancy, begging the abductor to return her “valuable” mother Saturday and offering once more to pay a ransom.“We received your message and we understand,” the …

Skip to comments. Savannah Guthrie says she has received message, begs for mom Nancys return in new video to abductor: We will payNY Post ^ | 2/7/26 | Ariel Zilber;Audrey Rock;Teresa Roca Poste… [+4689 chars]

Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally gives away $60b in bitcoin

  • None
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 23:24:21

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologises after mistakenly transferring more than $60 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a sell-off on the platform.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has apologised after mistakenly transferring more than $60 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a sell-off on the platform. Bithumb said i… [+1801 chars]

Bitcoin Cash’s rally faces KEY test – Can BCH hold above $500?

  • Olayiwola Dolapo
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 23:00:54

On-chain activity points to improving conditions that could support further gains in Bitcoin Cash, though the outlook remains mixed.

Over the past day, Bitcoin Cash [BCH] posted a strong performance, rising as much as 20% and reaching an intraday high of $544 at the time of writing. The move reflects a combination of rising on-ch… [+3474 chars]

After 30 years, has the time finally come for a national gun register?

  • Megan Hughes and Aimee Mitchell
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 21:25:54

First proposed after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, Australia still doesn't have a national gun register. As Queensland parliament sits for the first time since national gun reforms became law, advocates say it is time to centralise firearm information.

When Marty Duggan bought his local hunting and shooting supplies store in North Queensland, he was turning his sporting passion into his occupation. He's owned firearms since he was a kid, and belie… [+5744 chars]

U21s Report: Manchester City 3-0 Leeds United

  • Leeds United
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 21:14:00

Premier League 2Manchester City U21 3 (McFarlane 17’; Warhurst 52’, 72’)Leeds United U21 0Man City: Wint (GK), Nfonkeu (Carrington 77’), Parker, Noble, McFarlane, Dada-Mascoll (Fapetu 61’), ...

Premier League 2 Manchester City U21 3 (McFarlane 17; Warhurst 52, 72) Leeds UnitedU21 0 Man City: Wint (GK), Nfonkeu (Carrington 77), Parker, Noble, McFarlane, Dada-Mascoll (Fapetu 61), Sangaré, … [+3969 chars]

Bithumb Mistakenly Sends 620,000 Bitcoin ($40B) to Customer Accounts

  • Waqas
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 20:08:59

A system error at Bithumb sent 620,000 Bitcoin worth about $40B to hundreds of users during a promotion, briefly disrupting prices and drawing scrutiny.

On 6 February 2026, a routine promotional payout went wrong at South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, when a system configuration error credited users with large Bitcoin balances instead of th… [+3478 chars]

LIV Golf is now old, but still insignificant. Is the dream finally dead?

  • Nick Rodger, Special for Golfweek/Newsquest
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 18:00:45

Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed's return to the PGA Tour after leaving LIV Golf raises questions about the future of the Saudi-backed league and its massive investments.

Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend at 45 years young and some observers got so joyously giddy youd think he was Old Tom Morris. In golf years these days, of course, 45 is nothing… [+4459 chars]

Cyberpunk Watch: An Amazing Wraparound Animated Display

  • Ryan Mitchell
  • Published date: 2026-02-07 15:52:06

The Cyberpunk Watch matters because it changes the terms of the conversation about what a wrist wearable can be. This is not a thinner fitness band or a smarter notification surface. It is a continuous, animated band of pixels that encircles the wrist and tre…

The Cyberpunk Watch matters because it changes the terms of the conversation about what a wrist wearable can be. This is not a thinner fitness band or a smarter notification surface. It is a continu… [+13198 chars]