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CATCH #632 DETECTED AUG 11, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Aug 11, 2026 15:02 UTC hacker news https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49258881
Claude Code is reportedly leaking real email addresses via the User-Agent string in curl commands, with a fast-rising Hacker News story.

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looks like claude code might be leaking user email addresses in curl user-agent strings. something to watch out for if you're using it.

privacy alert for claude code users: an hn story suggests real email addresses are showing up in curl user-agent. probably worth checking the github issue.

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HN story climbing fast:
title: Claude Code is leaking real email address as a User-Agent string in curl command
points: 34 in 0.7h = 50 pts/hr
link: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/78431
discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49258881

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