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Chamath Palihapitiya
Social CapitalChamath Palihapitiya · Founder, Social Capital@socialcapital · Oct 24, 2026 · Line chart

Software security flaws per day

Social Capital's line chart drew 5.3K views on X: 1.3x its typical post and #44 of 63 Social Capital charts we track by views. Read Oct 28, 2026.

Software flaws are now being published at ~4x last year’s pace.

Posted on X by @socialcapital (Social Capital), Oct 24, 2026. Source: x.com

Why it spread

It spread because the post paired a striking 4x pace claim with a polished line chart and strong quote activity, drawing 18 likes, 3 reposts, 1 quote, 6 saves and 4,409 views, which is 2.6x the account's normal performance.

What worked

  • The headline framing of software flaws published at roughly 4x last year's pace gave readers a clear, urgent takeaway.
  • The line chart showing daily flaws surging to a record high made the trend easy to grasp at a glance.
  • Polished design plus a visible source line with above average source reach added credibility and encouraged quoting.

What to borrow

We could frame our own chart around a simple before and after pace comparison, keep the design polished, and always show a source line so others can quote it.

Careful

Do not over-read the small engagement base: 18 likes and 3 reposts are modest in absolute terms, and the quote rate being in the top quarter reflects a low volume, so treat the 2.6x lift as relative to this account rather than proof of broad reach.

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Questions people ask

How far did Social Capital's "Software security flaws per day" chart travel?

5,276 views, 22 likes, 4 reposts and 10 saves on X, read Oct 28, 2026. A normal post from @socialcapital gets about 4.1K views.

What kind of chart is it?

A line chart. Daily software security flaws surge to record high.

Can I use Social Capital's chart?

Use the format, not the picture. The chart, logo and design belong to Social Capital. ViralChart redraws the chart type with your numbers and words, and credits the original publisher.