HackNope is a security scanning service designed for non-technical founders who build apps with AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, and Bolt. We scan your app for vulnerabilities and explain issues in plain English with ready-to-use AI fix prompts.

HackNope is built for indie hackers, solo founders, and non-technical creators who use vibe-coding tools to build production apps. If you've built an app with Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Cursor, or Claude Code and want to make sure it's secure, HackNope is for you.

What does HackNope scan for?

HackNope performs external scans checking security headers, TLS configuration, exposed endpoints, common misconfigurations, and known vulnerabilities. Internal scans (available on Fortress tier) also check authenticated endpoints, GitHub repos, and database configurations.

How much does HackNope cost?

HackNope offers three tiers: Scout (free, 3 scans/month), Guardian ($19/month, 100 scans with weekly monitoring), and Fortress ($49/month + usage, 300 scans with daily monitoring and internal scans).

What are AI fix prompts?

AI fix prompts are ready-to-use instructions that you can copy and paste into your AI coding assistant (like Cursor or Claude Code) to automatically fix security vulnerabilities. No security expertise required.

Is my app data safe with HackNope?

Yes. HackNope only performs external scans on publicly accessible endpoints by default. We never store your source code, and all scan data is encrypted. Internal scans require explicit authorization and are performed in isolated environments.

The Security Risks of Vibe Coding: What Every Founder Should Know

The Rise of Vibe Coding

"Vibe coding" has become the new way to build software. Tools like Lovable, Bolt, Base44, Cursor, and Claude Code let anyone—even without technical background—ship production applications in hours instead of months.

This is revolutionary. But there's a catch.

The Security Blind Spot

When you use AI to generate code, you're trusting it to make security decisions on your behalf. The problem? AI models are trained on massive codebases that include both secure and insecure patterns. Without explicit guidance, they often take shortcuts.

Common Vulnerabilities in AI-Generated Code

1. Exposed API Keys and Secrets

AI tools frequently hardcode API keys directly in source files. If these end up in your frontend bundle or a public GitHub repo, attackers can steal them.

What to look for:

Hardcoded strings that look like API keys

Environment variables not being used

Secrets in client-side code

2. Missing Authentication Checks

AI might create API endpoints that look secure but skip critical auth validation. A common pattern: checking if a user is logged in, but not checking if they're authorized to access specific data.

3. SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

Despite years of awareness, AI tools still generate code vulnerable to SQL injection when building database queries dynamically.

4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

When AI generates frontend code that displays user input, it often forgets to sanitize that input properly.

How to Protect Yourself

1. Don't Trust, Verify

Never assume AI-generated code is secure. Treat every function, every endpoint, every database query as potentially vulnerable.

2. Use Security Scanning

Tools like HackNope can automatically scan your deployed application for common vulnerabilities—no technical knowledge required. We explain issues in plain English and give you AI-ready prompts to fix them.

3. Follow Security Checklists

Before deploying, run through the OWASP Top 10 for low-code/no-code applications. This covers the most critical security risks.

4. Keep Secrets in Environment Variables

Never hardcode API keys, database credentials, or other secrets. Use environment variables and make sure they're not exposed to the client.

The Bottom Line

Vibe coding is here to stay—and that's a good thing. It's democratizing software development. But with great power comes great responsibility.

The security risks are real, but they're manageable. By being aware of common pitfalls and using tools designed for non-technical founders, you can ship fast without shipping insecure.

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