Horrible public key tricks
12 comments · cryptography
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#12Rank now 3
#1Peak rank
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389Score · 7d
Nov 9, 2026First seen
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cryptography
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- rrampage
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- cryptography
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- maurycyz.com
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Trending history
Horrible public key tricks was first seen on Lobsters · Hottest on Nov 9, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 61 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #1 of 25, reached on Nov 10, 05:51 UTC. It is #12 right now, slipping from #7 to #12 over the last 6 checks. The same link also trended on Hacker News, which raises its cross-platform score.
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Position on Lobsters · Hottest at every check (lower is better).
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| Lobsters · Hottest | #1 | 2 | 61 | |
| YHacker News · Front page Horible public key tricks | same link | |||
From the discussion
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The linked pdf ([No one can force me to have a secure website!!!](https://tom7.org/httpv/httpv.pdf)) is hilarious and informative at the same time, thanks for sharing!
There’s also [a video version of the paper.](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M1si1y5lvkk)
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Is Horrible public key tricks trending on Lobsters right now?
Yes. As of Nov 10, 19:21 UTC it is #12, slipping from #7 to #12 over the last 6 checks.
What is the highest rank Horrible public key tricks reached?
#1 on Lobsters · Hottest, on Nov 10, 05:51 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 30 minutes.
How long has Horrible public key tricks been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 9, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (61 checks) since.