r/hacking↗
hacking: security in practice
A subreddit dedicated to hacking and hackers. Constructive collaboration and learning about exploits, industry standards, grey and white hat hacking, new hardware and software hacking technology, sharing ideas and suggestions for small business and personal security.
3M subscribers277 posts / mo in Sep 2026213 authors / mosince 2008
r/hacking has 3M members (+4.4% over the last 12 months). It gets about 277 posts a month from 213 people. Top topics: WiFi Security & Hacks, Data Breaches and Ransomware Attacks & Threats.
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Topics and brands on r/hacking
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- WiFi Security & Hacks1.8%
- Data Breaches0.9%
- Ransomware Attacks & Threats0.7%
- Windows Security Exploits0.7%
- Pentesting Guides & Tips0.6%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Substack
- MITRE
- AttackerKB
- GTFOBins
- StationX
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