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Show HN: Notvex – encrypted local-first notes with SQLCipher and XChaCha20

Hacker News - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:01am

Hi HN,

Notvex is a local-first, encrypted note-taking that stores everything in a single .nvx file on your machine. No account, no server, no cloud dependency.

The idea came about because I needed to store sensitive information—including security notes, private keys, and seed phrases—but I didn't want to rely on an external service that could leak my data in the event of a security breach or revoke my access if I wanted to use it tomorrow. I wanted something in between: the simplicity of a notes app with the security of a password manager, but fully offline and self-contained. So I started creating this app, which meets that need.

The vault is a single .nvx file you own and control. SQLCipher (AES-256) encrypts the database at rest, XChaCha20-Poly1305 encrypts each note individually, and keys are derived with Argon2id, so the file is completely opaque without your password. It also supports an optional key file for two-factor protection and a BIP39 recovery phrase as a fallback.

I'd like to share this project with HW in case you find it useful, and get some feedback from the community.

THX :)

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Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit

CNET Feed - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:00am
Ah, so that's why we didn't hear about ChatGPT at WWDC this year.
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Siri AI vs. Old Siri on Apple Watch: It Wasn't Even Close

CNET Feed - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:00am
The WatchOS 27 public beta is here, and Apple's revamped assistant finally does what Siri should have been doing all along.
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Echelon 3000

Hacker News - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:57am
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Rust Is a Harness

Hacker News - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:57am
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Beacon Security Raises $13 Million for Security Data Platform

Security Week - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:43am

The startup helps organizations detect, hunt, and protect their assets across environments at machine speed.

The post Beacon Security Raises $13 Million for Security Data Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The retail bank is one of 11 organisations testing quantum technologies as part of Digital Catapult’s quantum technology access programme

Computer Weekly Feed - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:24am
The retail bank is one of 11 organisations testing quantum technologies as part of Digital Catapult’s quantum technology access programme
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David Minahan, director of digital at Young Lives vs Cancer, discusses data silos and how new tech is offering a more natural user experience

Computer Weekly Feed - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:24am
David Minahan, director of digital at Young Lives vs Cancer, discusses data silos and how new tech is offering a more natural user experience
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Responsible for everything from keeping the IT lights on, to digital transformation, AI strategy, fostering cross-organisation relations and managing complexity, the modern CIO has their plate full. Top CIOs share their tips for success

Computer Weekly Feed - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:24am
Responsible for everything from keeping the IT lights on, to digital transformation, AI strategy, fostering cross-organisation relations and managing complexity, the modern CIO has their plate full. Top CIOs share their tips for success
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Hacker News - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:15am

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Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday

Security Week - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:08am

Industry professionals broadly agree that the suspension pauses third-party CMMC audits but not the underlying legal obligation to protect CUI.

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Show HN: Vulnsy – A platform for vulnerability management and reporting

Hacker News - Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:02am

I've spent over 10 years doing penetration tests and red team engagements, and one thing that always seemed to take far longer than it should was reporting.

Most reporting platforms do a great job of managing reusable findings, but I still found myself digging out old reports and copying the same narrative sections over and over again.

Many engagements contain pages describing methodology, attack paths, privilege escalation and post-exploitation that only need small changes between clients. I wanted those sections to be just as reusable as findings.

I built Vulnsy to make the entire report reusable. Alongside reusable findings, you can build libraries of narrative sections, assemble reports quickly, customise them for each engagement and export professional reports without copying content between Word documents.

There's lots more you can do too..

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