Featured Press Contributors: Wired, EFF, 404 Media, Fast Company, Ars Technica, and The Guardian
One of the things that sets the PWN hacker community apart is who shows up here.
Alongside our hackers, researchers, and security pros, some of the most respected names in journalism are active members of this community.
That means when you post a writeup, drop a tool, or break a story in PWN, real reporters are watching.
Why this matters for you as a member:
Posting in PWN gives your work a shot at being seen by the journalists who shape the cybersecurity and tech conversation.
Strong submissions get noticed, sourced, and sometimes quoted. If you have a story, a vulnerability writeup, a tool, or an investigation worth telling, this is a place where the audience includes the people who can amplify it.
Meet the outlets that call PWN home:
Wired Magazine (@wiredmagazine) covers how emerging tech shapes society, business, and everyday life. Recent PWN appearance: Foxconn Ransomware Attack Shows Nothing Is Safe Forever.
Electronic Frontier Foundation (@EFForg) is the nonprofit defending civil liberties in the digital world through advocacy, litigation, and journalism. Recent post in PWN includes launching a critical digital rights campaign.
404 Media (@404mediaco) is the independent outlet reporting on hacking, surveillance, and the internet’s cultural impact. Recent PWN post: Apple gives FBI a user’s real name hidden behind a privacy alias.
Fast Company (@_fastcompany) covers innovation, creativity, and the trends shaping the global economy. Their recent PWN piece: Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies
The Guardian (@guardian) is the British news organization known for investigative reporting on politics, technology, and global affairs. Their PWN drop: Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school.
Ars Technica (u/arstechnica) - A publication for technologists with tech savvy analysis across computer hardware, software, science, tech policy, and digital culture.
Thank you to the journalists who bring high-quality information here, and to the members who drive our research and discussions.
Bringing a variety of perspectives into one space elevates the conversation for everyone. Keep sharing your work, having thoughtful discussions, and building connections inside PWN.
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