KrebsOnSecurity

Read KrebsOnSecurity reporting on cybercrime, data theft, extortion, and other security news.

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About KrebsOnSecurity

KrebsOnSecurity publishes in-depth news and investigative reporting on security topics, including cybercrime, data theft, and extortion. The homepage lists current stories, and articles report on law enforcement activity, criminal groups, and the people and companies connected to them.

Stories often draw on named and unnamed sources, public records, court filings, and public professional profiles. Some articles are updated after publication, and at least one includes a dated update that adds a response from a company spokesperson. The homepage displays advertisements.

Key features

  • In-depth investigative reporting on cybercrime, data theft, and extortion
  • Coverage of law enforcement actions against cybercrime groups
  • Stories that reference court filings and indexed court records
  • Dated updates added to stories when new responses are received
  • Reporting that links individuals to companies and online accounts
Best for: Readers who follow investigative security news and want detailed coverage of cybercrime groups and related enforcement actions.
Good for
  • Stories cite primary material such as court records and public profiles.
  • Articles include dated updates when subjects respond to reporting.
Watch out for
  • The homepage displays advertisements.
  • Some stories rely on unnamed sources, which readers cannot independently verify from the article alone.
  • Some court documents referenced in reporting are sealed, so their contents are not publicly available.

KrebsOnSecurity at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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KrebsOnSecurity FAQ

Does the site update stories after publication?
Yes. One story includes a dated update, added at 9:58 a.m. ET on October 10, that reports a spokesperson's statement disputing a claim based on a LinkedIn profile.
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