Cybercrime Content
Creators

The Lazarus Heist

@bbcworld

Journalist

BBC documentary series and podcast uncovering North Korea's state-sponsored cybercrime operations and billion-dollar heists.

Brian Krebs

@briankrebs

Journalist

Investigative journalist covering cybercrime, data breaches, and the security industry. Former Washington Post reporter and author of "Spam Nation".

Bellingcat

@bellingcat

Journalist

Investigative journalism collective specializing in open-source intelligence (OSINT) to investigate war crimes, disinformation, and cybercrime.

John Hammond

johnhammond

YouTuber

Cybersecurity researcher and content creator producing CTF walkthroughs, malware analysis, and cybercrime investigation tutorials on YouTube.

BehindTheSurface

@Behind_The_Surface

Researcher

In-depth cybercrime analysis by Travis Simcox. Covers cybercriminal networks, dark web ecosystems, fraud operations, and threat actor profiling with a focus on actionable intelligence and investigative storytelling.

Darknet Diaries

@DarknetDiaries

Podcaster

True crime podcast covering hacks, breaches, APTs, cybercrime, and internet espionage. Hosted by Jack Rhysider with millions of listeners worldwide.

Mandiant

@Mandiant

Researcher

Leading cybersecurity firm publishing groundbreaking threat intelligence reports on APTs, nation-state actors, and cybercriminal groups.

Troy Hunt

@troyhunt

Researcher

Creator of Have I Been Pwned, Microsoft Regional Director, and one of the world's most recognized data breach experts. Based in Australia.

Mikko Hypponen

@mikko

Researcher

Chief Research Officer at WithSecure. World-renowned cybersecurity expert covering malware, cybercrime, and surveillance.

Recorded Future

@RecordedFuture

Researcher

Threat intelligence firm publishing research on nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and cybercriminal ecosystems. Industry-leading threat reports.

Kevin Mitnick

@kevinmitnick

Educator

Legendary former hacker turned security consultant and author. Co-founder of Mitnick Security and author of "The Art of Invisibility". (1963–2023)

The CyberWire

thecyberwire

Podcaster

Daily cybersecurity news briefing and analysis covering threat intelligence, data breaches, policy, and cybercrime incidents from around the globe.

Intel Techniques

@IntelTechniques

Educator

OSINT and privacy training by Michael Bazzell. Former FBI consultant teaching open-source intelligence investigation methods.

Joseph Cox

@josephfcox

Journalist

Senior reporter at 404 Media. Breaks stories on stalkerware, dark web marketplaces, telecom hacks, and law enforcement operations.

Hacking with Gemini

gemini-sec

YouTuber

YouTube channel exploring real-world cybercrime investigations, OSINT techniques, and threat actor profiling. Produced for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.

Jake Williams

@MalwareJake

Researcher

Cybersecurity practitioner, former NSA hacker, and founder of Rendition Infosec. Expert in incident response and digital forensics.

ThreatWire

threatwire

YouTuber

Short-form weekly video show from Hak5 summarizing the top cybersecurity and cybercrime news stories, aimed at practitioners and enthusiasts alike.

Zack Whittaker

@zackwhittaker

Journalist

Security editor at TechCrunch covering data breaches, hacking, and security research. Known for breaking major breach stories.

Risky Business

@riskybusiness

Podcaster

Long-running cybersecurity news podcast hosted by Patrick Gray. Covers threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and the cybersecurity industry landscape.

Graham Cluley

grahamcluley

Blogger

Award-winning cybersecurity blogger and podcaster. Former Sophos researcher who writes about cybercrime, malware, and security news with wit and clarity.

Maddie Stone

@maddiestone

Researcher

Security researcher at Google Project Zero specializing in 0-day exploit analysis and vulnerability research. Frequent conference speaker.

SANS Internet Stormcast

@sans_isc

Educator

Daily 5-minute cybersecurity podcast by SANS Institute covering the latest vulnerabilities, exploits, and security incidents.

Kim Zetter

@KimZetter

Journalist

Award-winning journalist and author of "Countdown to Zero Day". Covers nation-state hacking, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity policy.

Smashing Security

@gcluley

Podcaster

Lighthearted cybersecurity news podcast hosted by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Covers cybercrime stories with wit and analysis.

Neal Krawetz

@hackerfactor

Researcher

Digital forensics researcher and expert in image analysis, metadata forensics, and online anonymity. Known for breaking EXIF metadata cases.

The Social-Engineer Podcast

@humanhacker

Podcaster

Podcast dedicated to the human side of cybersecurity. Covers social engineering, phishing, pretexting, and psychological manipulation tactics.

Intel 471

intel471

Researcher

Threat intelligence firm publishing in-depth research on cybercriminal marketplaces, ransomware-as-a-service operations, and underground economy trends.

Conor Brian Fitzpatrick

pompompurin

Blogger

In-depth investigative blog series and analysis pieces on cybercriminal forum ecosystems, data broker markets, and the economics of stolen data.