Hack Forum News - Edition 45

Posted Apr 29, 2026 04:22 PM

Hack Forum News - Edition 45

Welcome back to the Hack Forum News. Where we keep you up to date on the weekly events and news happening on site and around the world. If you have never heard of the Hack Forum News, don't worry, we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journalists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and the events happening around the world.

Writer - Mix

Upgrade Specials (Happy Birthday HF) By Omniscient

Following the birthday of Hack Forums Omniscient announced that there would be more special things happening around the site. The latest one is within this thread, which is currently offering everyone cheaper permanent upgrades on site. The offer only comes around the site once or twice a year, so it's an offer to save yourself from paying yearly for Uber. The offer has also increased the bytes rewarded for upgrading while this is going on. If you are looking to upgrade, try and do it before the 1st of May.

Happy 4/20 By Omniscient

Recently we had a little special day known as 4/20. Every year we have always had a little special thing happen on site about the day. This year there was no chance. We were lucky enough to have a two day event where all the awards from the last few years of the events, where you could buy the awards for $42 each. Many members have taken advantage of the chance to get a lovely new row of 4/20 awards this year. If you sadly missed this event, we hope you will get something next year.

Google Analytics By Omniscient

Recently we mentioned in the news about Omniscient Cutting down crawlers and other things. Well, they have recently enabled Google Analytics and are currently running a test to see a little more in depth on the site. They have only shared an image from traffic from around 15 minutes of data so far, but once it has been running for a few more days, we have been told they will be able to share more data with us. Keep your eye on this thread if you are interested in having a better understanding of the site's traffic moving forward.

Writer - Mix

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Writer - Mix

Squints Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
Dribbles Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
Prettykitty Has obtained the "Medal of Honor" award -

Writer - Chrome

GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD

Succubus group is still listed for sale by SecretAchiever101
Olympians group & Benevolence are still listed for sale by Neil
Mystery Inc listed for sale by Scooby

RECENT GROUP CHANGES & EVENTS

There are no new changes this week.

RECRUITMENTS:

Hack Forums News Team Recruitment
The Brotherhood Recruitment
Pink LSZ Recruitment
Warriors Recruitment
Gamblers Recruitment
Allegiance Buy-in
Olympians leader recruitment
The Academy Recruitment

Writer - Jamika

Comfort Is Slowing You Down

Staying in your comfort zone feels safe, but it often comes at the cost of growth. When things are too easy, you stop challenging yourself, and progress slows down without you even noticing. Growth happens when you take on tasks that feel slightly uncomfortable—learning something new, facing challenges, or stepping into unfamiliar situations. The more you embrace discomfort, the more confident and capable you become.

Advice of the week

If it feels uncomfortable, it might be exactly what you need to grow.

Quote of the week
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Writer - Mix

This weeks Song Of The Week:
The Marías - No One Noticed

Writer - Mix

Upgrade Special Giveaway By Cap

In light of the recent birthday of the site. The beloved staff member Cap is doing a little contest for everyone to have a chance at getting 3 permanent Ub3r and 3 permanent L33t upgrades. The thread doesn't ask for much to enter. All you need to do is make a reply following the questions asked within the thread, and you could be picked to get upgraded for free. The contest ends on the 30th of April, so there isn't much time left.

G0I Vibe Coding Contest - $180 in Prizes By Horus God

A new contest by Horus God has come around and is currently running until the 30th of April 2026. The contest is based around vibe coding using an AI model linked within the contest thread. The winner will be based on what is produced via the functionality, code quality, creativity, and overall polish of what is produced with the submission. This means you have full freedom to create anything you like. But it cant be too basic. If you are just getting into learning about vibe coding, this might be a great start and a great way to have a chance of winning $180.

Writer - Mix

This weeks Movie Of The Week:
The Mortuary Assistant

Trailer:

This movie was submitted on our Submision thread [HF News] Movie Of The Week Submissions

This week's submission is thanks to Charlie Sheen

A movie Charlie Sheen thinks could have been much better. The story line jumps right in to the deep end with this movie. Sadly, the build up wasn't what everyone likes. Have you watched this or are you adding it to your watch list?

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Mozilla uses AI tool to discover 271 Firefox vulnerabilities
Mozilla used Anthropic’s Mythos AI system to identify and fix hundreds of security vulnerabilities in Firefox, demonstrating how AI is transforming cybersecurity.
Source

EU age verification system hacked within minutes raising security concerns
Researchers showed that the EU’s new age verification app could be bypassed in minutes, exposing weaknesses in digital identity systems.
Source

DeepSeek launches upgraded AI model amid global competition
Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new AI model as it continues to expand rapidly in the global artificial intelligence race.
Source

US software stocks fall as AI disruption fears grow
Software companies declined as investors worry about how artificial intelligence could reshape traditional business models.
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Apple hardware strategy faces major shift under new leadership
Apple is expected to reshape its hardware roadmap under new leadership with a stronger focus on performance and ecosystem integration.
Source

Anthropic tests AI driven marketplace for autonomous agents
Anthropic is experimenting with a marketplace where AI agents can interact and transact with each other, opening new possibilities for automation.
Source

Microsoft shifts back to Xbox branding in major gaming strategy reset
Microsoft is returning to a stronger Xbox identity, signaling a renewed focus on core gaming and platform strategy.
Source

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 delivers solid performance in midrange segment
Motorola’s latest Moto G Stylus offers improved performance and features, strengthening its position in the competitive midrange smartphone market.
Source

AI safety mechanisms may unintentionally teach models to deceive
Researchers warn that certain AI safety techniques could lead to unintended deceptive behavior in large language models.
Source

Experts warn AI could widen global income inequality
Analysts caution that rapid AI adoption may increase economic inequality by concentrating productivity gains among major technology companies.
Source

Writer - JoshAllen

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