Debian apt security update (man-in-the-middle)
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#14Peak rank
1Days on list
72Score · 7d
Nov 4, 2026First seen
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- 20
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- 2
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- SG-
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- Nov 4, 2026
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- lists.debian.org
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Trending history
Debian apt security update (man-in-the-middle) was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 4, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 21 checks on 1 different day. Its best position was #14 of 29, reached on Nov 4, 19:22 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 4, 20:22 UTC.
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Last 14 days
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14
Oct 26today
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From the discussion
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dupe (2h ago): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50364814
I feel like they should release manual update instructions since the update mechanism is vulnerable. Although I see my systems already updated via unattended upgrades. edit: On lobste.rs I see a recommendation for `apt download`: https://lobste.rs/s/h7bvma/man_middle_arbitrary_code_executi...
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Questions
Is Debian apt security update (man-in-the-middle) trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 4, 20:22 UTC, after 1 day of trending.
What is the highest rank Debian apt security update (man-in-the-middle) reached?
#14 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 4, 19:22 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has Debian apt security update (man-in-the-middle) been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 4, 2026 and has been on the list on 1 day (21 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
20 points and 2 comments; submitted by SG- on Nov 4, 2026.