Was Hacker News Hacked?
No Publicly Reported Incidents. As of April 2026, Hacker News has no publicly reported security breaches, hacks, or CVE entries in the databases Nerq monitors. This covers the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev. Nerq's automated security analysis rates Hacker News's security posture as strong (security dimension score: 90/100). Trust Score: 48/100 (D). Last checked: 2026-04-23.
No Publicly Reported Incidents
Security Incident Summary
| CVE Count | 0 |
|---|---|
| Critical CVEs | 0 |
| Breach Status | No Publicly Reported Incidents |
| Trust Score | 48/100 (D) |
| Security Dimension | 90/100 |
| Publisher | Unknown |
| Registry | N/A |
What We Check
- National Vulnerability Database (NVD) — CVE entries for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities
- GitHub Security Advisories — security alerts for open-source dependencies
- OSV.dev — Google's open-source vulnerability database
- Public breach reports — media reports and incident disclosures
Full Trust Analysis
For a complete safety assessment including privacy, maintenance, and community trust signals, see Hacker News Trust Score on Nerq.
FAQ
Has Hacker News been hacked?
As of April 2026, Hacker News has no publicly reported security breaches, hacks, or CVE entries in the databases Nerq monitors. This covers the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev.
How many CVEs does Hacker News have?
Hacker News has 0 CVE entries (0 critical). CVEs are publicly disclosed vulnerabilities tracked by MITRE and the NVD.
Is Hacker News safe to use after a breach?
With no reported breaches, Hacker News appears safe based on available data.
Where can I check Hacker News's security history?
Nerq monitors NVD (nvd.nist.gov), GitHub Security Advisories, and OSV.dev for Hacker News. View the full trust analysis at nerq.ai/safe/hackernews.
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Updated April 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis.