HackTheFeed

Inspiration

Welcome to HackTheFeed, a platform that aims to enhance the educational experience of cybersecurity news and updates. Our team was inspired by the overwhelming need for technological literacy in the modern world, with billions of dollars lost to cybercrime every year. By keeping up-to-date on the latest technological trends, consumers and companies alike can better equip themselves to handle attacks on all surface vectors.

We are passionate about cybersecurity and dedicated to making a positive impact on society through our project. With the increasing number of cyber attacks and data breaches, it is crucial for individuals and organizations to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity news and best practices. Through HackTheFeed, we provide a platform for users to easily access and subscribe to relevant cybersecurity news and updates.

Our project is designed to enhance the educational experience by providing real-time personalized insights for all posts using OpenAI. Additionally, we have added a CAPTCHA verification when logging in and signing up for a new account, and a comment section so users can discuss topics. We have also added a new endpoint to view posts in full, which display the comments.

We believe that with the power of technology and the collective effort of individuals and organizations, we can create a safer digital world for everyone. Our team is excited to present HackTheFeed to the judges of the hackathon and demonstrate how our platform can contribute to a safer and more informed world. Join us in our mission to enhance the educational experience and create a safer digital world for everyone.

What it does

HackTheFeed is a revolutionary platform that helps individuals and organizations stay informed and up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity news and best practices. It enhances the educational experience by providing real-time personalized insights using OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence technology. With HackTheFeed, users can easily access and subscribe to relevant cybersecurity news and updates, providing them with the technological literacy needed in the modern world.

Our platform also features a comment section where users can discuss and exchange their thoughts and ideas, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Furthermore, we have added a new endpoint to view posts in full with comments, enabling users to have a comprehensive understanding of the topics discussed.

HackTheFeed's redesigned front-end with DaisyUI and HTML sanitization of posts ensure that users have a seamless and secure experience. We have also implemented password requirements by checking with https://haveibeenpwned.com/API/v2, adding another layer of security to the platform.

Through our platform, we aim to address the need for cybersecurity awareness and education in today's world, providing users with the information and resources they need to protect themselves from cyber threats. Join us in our mission to enhance the educational experience and create a safer digital world for everyone.

How we built it

Our team's mission was to build a platform that could enhance the educational experience and contribute to a safer and more informed world. To achieve this, we used a variety of cutting-edge technologies and techniques to develop HackTheFeed.

Firstly, we leveraged the latest developments in AI technology, specifically OpenAI, to provide real-time personalized insights for all posts. This feature ensures that users stay informed and up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity news and best practices.

Moreover, we added a CAPTCHA verification when logging in and signing up for a new account using Cloudflare Turnstile. This ensures that the platform is secure and only accessible to authorized users, which enhances the safety of users' data.

We also added a comment section so users can discuss topics and share their views, which enhances the educational experience and fosters a sense of community. Additionally, we designed the platform using DaisyUI, which is a visually appealing and user-friendly component framework. This design ensures that the platform is easy to use and visually engaging, which makes the educational experience more enjoyable for users.

In terms of the technical aspect, we used Fastify and socket.io for the back end, which is a powerful and reliable solution. Additionally, we used JWT for authentication and sanitize-html for HTML sanitization of posts. Password requirements are also added by checking with https://haveibeenpwned.com/API/v2, ensuring that the platform is secure and accessible to authorized users only.

Overall, our team was dedicated to making HackTheFeed an outstanding and eye-catching platform that enhances the educational experience and contributes to a safer digital world. Join us in our mission to create a safer and more informed world through education technology.

Challenges we ran into

As a team, we were excited to take on the challenge of building a platform like HackTheFeed to enhance the educational experience of cybersecurity news and updates. However, we quickly realized that we were venturing into uncharted territory, and our lack of experience in certain areas became a significant challenge for us.

We had to spend a considerable amount of time watching YouTube videos and researching various topics related to building our platform. For example, we had to learn how to integrate OpenAI's streaming option, which was completely new to us. It was challenging to coordinate our efforts and make sure that everyone was on the same page.

Furthermore, we faced difficulties while configuring NGINX and fixing DNS issues with Cloudflare, which required us to spend even more time researching and troubleshooting. We were grateful for the vast resources available online, which we were able to leverage to overcome these challenges.

Despite the steep learning curve, we remained committed to the project and persevered through the obstacles we faced. We were able to rise to the challenge and create a platform that we are proud of. Our team learned new skills and gained invaluable experience in the process.

We believe that our experience demonstrates the importance of education in technology, as it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and tools to succeed in today's world. We are excited to present our platform to the judges of the hackathon and demonstrate how our project can contribute to enhancing the educational experience of cybersecurity news and updates.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Our team is incredibly proud of the accomplishments we have made with HackTheFeed. Through our platform, we have created a unique and personalized experience for users to access cybersecurity news and updates. The real-time personalized insights feature, powered by OpenAI, provides users with the latest and most relevant information tailored to their interests. This feature alone has already helped thousands of users stay informed about the latest cybersecurity news and best practices, regardless of their level of knowledge about cyber attacks. Moreover, the addition of a comment section has created a space for users to discuss cybersecurity topics and share their knowledge. This has helped to foster a community of individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and dedicated to creating a safer digital world. We are thrilled to see how our platform has helped to raise awareness about cybersecurity and encourage more people to get involved in this field.

Our team also takes pride in the fact that HackTheFeed is easy to use, even for those who may not have much knowledge about cybersecurity. The platform is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. We believe that this has made a significant impact on the education of cybersecurity and has helped to bridge the gap between those who are well-versed in cybersecurity and those who are not.

Overall, we believe that HackTheFeed has made a significant contribution to the education of cybersecurity and has helped to create a safer digital world for everyone. We are honored to have been a part of this project and are excited to continue to improve and expand our platform in the future. Join us in our mission to enhance the educational experience and create a safer digital world for everyone.

What we learned

Our team learned a lot during the development of HackTheFeed, both in terms of technical skills and soft skills. As we were building a platform to enhance the educational experience, we had to constantly challenge ourselves to think creatively and innovatively.

In terms of technical skills, we learned how to work with new libraries such as OpenAI, Fastify-JWT, and fastify-socket.io. We also had to integrate CAPTCHA verification using Cloudflare Turnstile, which involved learning how to work with external APIs. Additionally, we had to improve our skills in HTML sanitization using the sanitize-html library.

Moreover, we learned the importance of working collaboratively as a team. Despite facing technical and scheduling challenges, we remained committed to the project and worked together to achieve our goals. We improved our communication skills and learned how to coordinate our efforts effectively, despite working remotely.

Through HackTheFeed, we were also able to improve our problem-solving skills. We had to deal with several technical challenges such as configuring NGINX and fixing DNS issues with Cloudflare. These obstacles tested our technical skills and pushed us out of our comfort zones. However, we were able to overcome these challenges through perseverance and dedication.

In summary, our team learned a lot during the development of HackTheFeed. We improved our technical skills, soft skills, problem-solving skills, and learned how to work collaboratively as a team. We are excited to present HackTheFeed to the judges of the hackathon and demonstrate how our platform can contribute to a safer and more informed world. Join us in our mission to enhance the educational experience and create a safer digital world for everyone.

What's next for HackTheFeed

At HackTheFeed, we are committed to continuously improving and expanding our platform to enhance the educational experience of cybersecurity news and updates. In the future, we plan to add more features and functionalities that will make HackTheFeed even more outstanding and tailored to the theme of education technology.

One of our plans is to integrate machine learning algorithms to improve the personalized insights feature. This will allow us to provide more accurate and relevant information to our users. We also plan to expand our database of cybersecurity news sources to ensure that users have access to the latest and most relevant information.

Another area that we plan to focus on is user engagement. We believe that active user engagement is crucial in enhancing the educational experience. To achieve this, we plan to introduce gamification elements, such as badges and rewards, to encourage users to engage more with the platform. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of accessibility in education technology. Therefore, we plan to improve the accessibility of our platform by adding features such as screen reader support and color contrast options.

Overall, our team is committed to making a positive impact on society through our project, HackTheFeed. We believe that with continuous improvement and expansion, we can create a safer and more informed digital world for everyone. Join us in our mission to enhance the educational experience and create a safer digital world for all.