The Hacker News is the top cybersecurity-focused news and discussion platform. They can tip submitters that they are serious about protecting their tip submissions with urgency, care, and discretion. Those who have needed to report sensitive information are better able to do so securely through encrypted communications without risking their anonymity. This joint project is a testament to The Hacker News’ unwavering commitment to protecting its sources’ privacy. It simultaneously opens a protected environment for gathering intelligence.
To get started, those who are interested should email, so that we can establish encrypted communications. The Hacker News provides several email addresses for contact: for general inquiries, users can write to admin@thehackernews.com. If you are interested in directly engaging the individual members of the team, contact Ravie at ravie@thehackernews.com. Or you can reach out to Mohit at mohit@thehackernews.com. The result is a highly organized, step-by-step method that delivers an effective, focused communication experience catered to each person’s specific needs.
Commitment to Urgency and Care
Our friends at the Hacker News know that good information, delivered quickly, is crucial in the rapidly changing cybersecurity digital battlefield. The community-centered organization aims to process tips with urgency, so that potentially life-saving information gets to the right people as quickly as possible. This collaborative approach is especially important in our industry. In those moments, a rapid response and clear communication can make the difference between a successful resolution and a potential major security breach.
The Hacker News approaches every submission as a story. The team understands that a lot of the information in tips can be personal or even life-ruining. They have a strong record of taking every single tip seriously and considering it. First, they make sure they have the right picture before making a move.
Discretion as a Priority
Along with urgency and care, discretion is one of the cornerstones of The Hacker News‘ operations. The organization’s highest priority is ensuring anonymity for anyone who submits a tip. In such an environment, against serious organized crime, whistleblowers and informants risk severe retribution. Protecting their identities is not just important, it’s critical to the survivors.
By implementing a system that prioritizes discretion, The Hacker News reassures sources that their contributions will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. This promise encourages others to make their move. This increases the quality of information provided to the platform, making them more efficient and effective.
Establishing Secure Communication Channels
In order to make sure that our communications are private, The Hacker News has put together a simple process for initiating encrypted communications. Individuals who want to access any of these protected channels will need to email the organization first. This first step will help to ensure mutual understanding between both parties and allow for agreement on the right security measures to protect sensitive information.
After you contact The Hacker News through one of the listed email addresses, The Hacker News will immediately intervene to help. They’ll walk you through setting things up for secure communication. This kind of proactive approach is reflective of the organization’s deep commitment to privacy and security. It protects whistleblowers to help them speak truth to power.
