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Hackers made death threats against this security researcher. Big mistake

Hacker News
· July 5, 2026

AI summary

A security researcher received death threats from hackers, but this action apparently backfired. The researcher in question is Allison Nixon, who was targeted by the hackers. The incident is discussed in an article and has garnered some attention, with a comments section available for further discussion. The article and comments can be found at the provided URLs. The story has been shared on a news platform, where it has received a limited number of points and comments. The incident highlights the personal risks faced by security researchers.

Read the full article at Hacker Newswww.technologyreview.com/2026/02/16/1132526/allison-nixon-hackers-security-researcher/

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