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URL encoding can be used to host entire websites, raising concerns about data privacy and security.

TechnologyCybersecurityApr 24, 2026score 0.402 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a website encoded in a URL, highlighting its existence and referencing a Hacker News post. It raises questions about the nature and implications of hosting websites through such encoded URLs.

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URL encoding can be used to host entire websites, raising concerns about data privacy and security.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: URL encodingImpact: mixedDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: URL encoding as a method for hosting websites

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nowhere: an entire website encoded in a URL L: https://hostednowhere.com/ C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47888337 posted on 2026.04.24 at 06:44:09 (c=0, p=4)
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nowhere: an entire website encoded in a URL Link: https://hostednowhere.com/ Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47888337
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nowhere: an entire website encoded in a URL - https://hostednowhere.com/ #hackernews
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#hackernews