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July 3, 2023

Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (July 04, 2023)

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        <h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
        <p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for July 04, 2023 :</p>

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Leaking Bitwarden's Vault with a Nginx vulnerability

https://labs.hakaioffsec.com/nginx-alias-traversal/

Summary: Nginx, a popular web server, faces potential security vulnerabilities due to misconfigurations in location and alias directives. Researchers have identified these vulnerabilities in open-source repositories like Bitwarden and Google's HPC Toolkit, which could lead to data exposure. An automated tool, NavGix, has been developed to detect these vulnerabilities in a black-box manner, providing insights into Nginx's complexities and potential misconfigurations.

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Threads, an Instagram app

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-an-instagram-app/id6446901002

Summary: Threads, an Instagram app, allows users to engage in text-based conversations and connect with their favorite creators and communities. The app enables sharing ideas, opinions, and creativity with a global audience. Developed by Instagram, Inc., Threads requires iOS 14.0 or later and is available for pre-order on the App Store. The app's privacy practices may include handling data linked to users' identity, such as location, contacts, and usage data.

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