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.
If you prefer reading with the blog format, head over to HF blogs
This week we have seen a small change regarding user avatars. With the news this week around them, you are now able to upload a larger sized image. The change is in hopes that members on the site will now be able to have smoother and better animated images as their avatars moving forward. With this change, do you think this could be something you could take advantage of? Let the team know in the replies below.
The summer is here, it's brought sun, fun and a massive giveaway on site! That's right, we got this year's massive giveaway for all members of the site. Up for grabs this year, we have a large range of things to win, ranging from user upgrades to l33t and Ub3r, all the way to a complete custom award for one very lucky member. This event only happens once a year and isn't worth missing. If you have not seen the thread already for more details about how to enter, then you should check this one out as it's one you can not miss out on.
A project [mention=574588] The HF News Team has known about for a little while now that was in the works has now been released. With the project, it allows users to find older HF news threads from the past where you can find all the older threads. With this project, this will be the first step towards future projects around these areas and is also planned to be a big step helping with the HF Wiki.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
[mention=2998488] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
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[mention=2209419] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=5238577] Has obtained the "Dicey" award -
Writer - [mention=3929084]
GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD
Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
The Steam Machine is an upcoming console being released by Steam, otherwise known as Valve, later this year. Bringing the power of a PC to your living room, Steam boasts that the Steam Machine will have 30x the power of their portable gaming console, The Steam Deck, upon its release. At launch, the Steam Machine will be rolled out in two versions, a 512gb version as well as a 2tb version. To me, someone who has over 100 games in my steam game collection, the idea of getting to play the games in my steam library from the comfort of my couch is an idea I am extremely fond of. What about you?
The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a 'choose your own adventure' series that recently released its fifth title, Directive 8020. After the end of season one, which consisted of Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me, Directive 8020 started off season 2 with an entirely new structure in which the game is played. In the previous season, the gameplay consisted primarily of exploring, finding collectibles, making choices, and quick time events. Although this structure of gameplay worked for me personally, I must admit that Directive 8020 feels much more like an actual game than just an interactive movie. Sneaking past enemies, electrocuting various 'enemies'. For spoiler’s sake, and a much larger map with many different options to reach your goal, it felt like an actual game this time around. It may be due to the newly structured gameplay, but the choices you can make in this title seemed to feel as if they had much more of an impact than the games in the previous season. So, whether you are a 'choose your own adventure' fan, or just a gamer looking for a new game to try, Directive 8020 is a title you don't want to miss!
Game of the Week
This week's Game of the Week goes to Crimson Desert, a semi-newly released RPG that has grabbed the attention of a lot of gamers recently. What makes Crimson Desert such an impressive title are three main things. The first, how incredibly in-depth the game world is, whether it's gambling, breaking a horse you want, or fighting in full scale wars. Crimson Desert is a title that has thoroughly impressed me, and has certainly earned the title Game of the Week.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
This weeks Song Of The Week: David Guetta - Just One Last Time
Writer - [mention=5458992]
People Notice Energy More Than Words
You can say all the right things and still leave a bad impression if your energy feels negative, arrogant, or fake. On the other hand, calm confidence, genuine interest, and good attitude can make people remember you even after a short conversation. The way you carry yourself often speaks louder than what you actually say.
Advice of the week
Protect your energy, but also pay attention to the energy you bring into a room.
Quote of the week
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles
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.
If you prefer reading with the blog format, head over to HF blogs
The summer is here, it's brought sun, fun and a massive giveaway on site! That's right, we got this year's massive giveaway for all members of the site. Up for grabs this year, we have a large range of things to win, ranging from user upgrades to l33t and Ub3r, all the way to a complete custom award for one very lucky member. This event only happens once a year and isn't worth missing. If you have not seen the thread already for more details about how to enter, then you should check this one out as it's one you can not miss out on.
A project [mention=574588] The HF News Team has known about for a little while now that was in the works has now been released. With the project, it allows users to find older HF news threads from the past where you can find all the older threads. With this project, this will be the first step towards future projects around these areas and is also planned to be a big step helping with the HF Wiki.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
[mention=1844751] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=894593] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=61435] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=5663451] Has obtained the "Shining Knight" award -
Writer - [mention=3929084]
GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD
Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
This weeks Song Of The Week: ＴＲＡ＄Ｈ - Journey, BIDØ - last sunshine, broey. - Paradise, heytheremylove. - bloom, tzelun - see u soon, WYS - lone, Jay-Lounge - Sleeping City, & Jay-Lounge - Puddles /w Jordy Chandra
Writer - [mention=5458992]
Discipline Beats Motivation
Motivation comes and goes, but discipline is what keeps you moving when you don’t feel like it. Waiting to “feel ready” usually leads to procrastination, while building consistent habits creates long-term progress. Small actions repeated daily often matter more than short bursts of energy or inspiration.
Advice of the week
Focus on consistency, not perfection. Quote of the week
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
🏆 $100 Crypto Giveaway
→ 1 non-upgraded member winner
⭐ 5x Permanent L33t Upgrades
→ For regular members
→ Approx. $125 total value
👑 5x Permanent Ub3r Upgrades
→ For existing L33t members
→ Approx. $250 total value
🟢 50,000 Bytes
→ Approx. $100 value
🍀 5x Lucky Awards
→ All major winners will also receive this award
🏅 1x Custom Award Ownership
→ Includes 5 grants
→ Ub3r members only
🎟️ How Entries Work
✅ Members automatically earn entries through forum activity.
📝 The more you post and create threads, the more entries you receive.
🔥 Higher activity = higher chances to win.
💬 Quality participation is encouraged.
📜 Important Information
⚠️ Rules, eligibility, and prize structure are subject to change without notice in the event of:
• mistakes
• abuse
• exploitation
• technical issues
• suspicious activity
🚫 Spam posting, low quality posting, abuse, or manipulation may result in:
• disqualification
• reduced entries
• account action
🛡️ Staff reserve the right to make final decisions regarding eligibility and winners.
🎉 Good luck everyone and thank you for being part of HF! 🎉
🌞 Stay active, have fun, and enjoy the summer kickoff event! 🌞
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.
A new idea for new members is in its early stages where [mention=1] is looking for a little bit of feedback about the idea where they want to have new members have the role of "HF Member" instead of the current method where a new user would be awaiting activation and then once approved, moved to registered. The whole idea has come around as a new way to tackle the bots joining the website. With the new method, we could also see a few new awards being used for members with the new roles being put in place.
A brand new place to place your ads has now gone live on site. The ad spot is for those who are not upgraded, so if you have upgraded you will not see the ad as you might all lose it from that. But with the new placement, it means those who use ads on the site will have a new spot for even more traffic you may be after. We have also been told with the ad spot you would expect around 200 to 300 views per day. These numbers could make a big difference in your product or service.
This is an older thread that has been around for a little while now, but recently we have got word that the concept is now in progress to becoming a real thing. This means the long awaited DDoS Arena area within the HF Game will no longer be a dream for some but a reality. We are expecting to see some more news very soon about the little project and may even see early gameplay from the concept within the next few weeks.
A short but useful reminder of how much information can be exposed through basic app features. [mention=2195096] breaks down how Snapchat contact syncing can connect a saved phone number to a visible account, while also pointing out the limits: the number has to be linked, discovery settings matter, and privacy choices can block the match. A simple thread, but also a good reminder that phone numbers are still one of the easiest bridges between real identity and social profiles.
A passionate thread that goes beyond the usual UFO discussion and turns into something bigger: curiosity, secrecy, technology, belief, and how people react when the official story feels incomplete. [mention=4931690] lays out his thoughts on UAPs, plasmoids, hidden propulsion systems, government wording, and the danger of blindly trusting anyone who claims to have all the answers. Whether you agree with the theories or not, it is one of those threads that pushes members to look up, think bigger, and stay skeptical at the same time.
A good beginner discussion about how web security has changed over the last decade. What starts as a simple question turns into a useful comparison between the old days of easier flaws and today's landscape of stronger frameworks, Cloudflare, CMS/plugin risks, AI-generated websites, and subtle logic mistakes. The replies from [mention=2267354] , [mention=2765535] , [mention=5617652] , and [mention=5550319] make the thread more valuable by showing that modern web hacking is less about pressing buttons and more about understanding systems. A solid read for newer members trying to understand why skill matters more now than just having the right tool.
A practical troubleshooting thread around Tails, Secure Boot warnings, and outdated UEFI certificate databases. [mention=5448725] brings up a confusing warning even after updating Windows and disabling Secure Boot, while [mention=2446418] gives a clear explanation pointing toward BIOS/UEFI updates and Microsoft UEFI CA certificates. One of those small support threads that can save someone a lot of guessing, especially when privacy tools start throwing warnings that are easy to misunderstand.
A simple community poll that gives a small but interesting look at how members actually use HF today. Some are strictly desktop users, others mainly browse from mobile, and a few switch depending on whether they are working, traveling, or just checking in casually. It also sparks a bit of nostalgia about how far the mobile experience has come compared to the older forum days. Not every notable thread needs to be technical — sometimes the useful part is seeing how the community itself interacts with the site.
A relatable thread for anyone with technical skills who feels stuck between freelancing and building something bigger. [mention=2193596] explains that he has AI/data skills, capital, and time, but wants to move beyond glorified employment into an actual AI business. The replies touch on content creation, client automation, CI/CD improvements, automated documentation, code review, and the bigger opportunity of making client data usable for AI systems. A strong reminder that the real AI money is not always in flashy agents, but in solving boring, expensive problems that businesses already have.
Writer - [mention=2331053]
[mention=3061124] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
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[mention=2765535] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=1090333] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
[mention=618913] Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
Writer - [mention=3929084]
GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD
Succubus group is still listed for sale by [mention=3604010]
This weeks Song Of The Week: Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, D.O.D - Somedays
Writer - [mention=5465469]
Ouster introduces color lidar aiming to replace traditional cameras
Ouster unveiled a new color lidar system that could replace standard cameras in robotics and autonomous systems by combining depth sensing with color imaging. Source
Investors shift focus to core infrastructure behind AI growth
Nicolas Sauvage is focusing on the underlying infrastructure powering artificial intelligence rather than consumer facing applications. Source
Windows 11 high memory usage raises performance concerns
Users report that Windows 11 consumes large amounts of RAM, prompting discussions on optimization and future improvements from Microsoft. Source
Apple Watch running feature offers hidden performance insights
A lesser known Apple Watch feature is gaining attention for improving running analytics and training efficiency. Source
DualShot app enables simultaneous front and rear camera recording
A new iPhone app allows users to capture video from both cameras at once, expanding possibilities for content creators. Source
NFC powered e ink display introduces new way to share photos
An NFC based e ink display allows users to instantly update images without needing a powered screen, offering a unique low energy solution. Source
Windows shell spoofing vulnerability exposes sensitive data risks
A critical vulnerability in Windows could allow attackers to access sensitive data through spoofing techniques. Source
Nvidia loses China market share due to export restrictions
Nvidia executives report that US export controls have effectively reduced the company’s presence in China’s AI chip market. Source
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