Can RSS feeds be hacked?

RSS syndication feeds are a convenient way to get your news, blogs or other favorite content, but these popular tools are often left exposed. In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Ed Skoudis explains how malicious hackers can attack RSS software and distribute malicious code.

How do I get into Hacker News?

Don’t use Bit.ly or any URL shortener. As soon as you post you will be in http://news.ycombinator.com/newest. Send the link (http://news.ycombinator.com/newest) to at least 20 people from different locations that you know will upvote or submit it.

What websites have RSS feeds?

Top 10 RSS News Feeds for 2021

  • CNN. CNN boasts itself as the world leader in online news and information and seeks to inform, engage, and empower the world.
  • New York Times.
  • Huffington Post.
  • Fox News.
  • USA Today.
  • LifeHacker.
  • Reuters.
  • Politico.

How do I find an RSS on a website?

Here’s how to view the page source in Chrome and get an RSS link.

  1. Open a web browser and go to a web page.
  2. Right-click on the web page and choose View page source.
  3. Select Settings > Find.
  4. Type RSS and press Enter.
  5. The instances of RSS are highlighted in the page source.

When should I post on Hacker News?

How to post on Hacker News

  • Submit at 8:00 AM EST. If you miss the window (after 8:20 AM), simply post the day or week after.
  • Preferably on Wednesday. Weekends front page are easier to land for example, but Wednesdays seem to be the peak of traffic for HN (more eyeballs).
  • Have a great title.
  • Be opinionated.
  • Be relevant.

How often can you post on Hacker News?

One per week is fine, I think the upper limit of tolerability is one per day. Your previous two post got a minimal traction but not too much. I think it’s fine to repost it, but I’d expect even less traction.

Can you get an RSS feed from any website?

Find an RSS Feed for Any Site by Checking the Source Code Don’t panic! It’s easier than it sounds. Right click an empty space on the website you’d like an RSS feed for, then click View Page Source (the exact wording may vary depending on your browser). If searching for rss doesn’t work, try atom instead.

Who are RSS in India?

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), also known the Sangh, is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization in India.