10 Popular Journalists Covering IT and Security

In this post, we highlight must-know journalists covering IT, security and cyber threats - all reporters who are found in our media contacts database and whose stories consistently gain traction and spark online discussions. 

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10 Popular Journalists Covering IT and Security

Andy Greenberg – WIRED (New York, NY) 

Andy is a senior writer at WIRED, focusing on security, privacy and hacker culture. He’s the author of Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency and Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers.  

His work provides in-depth insights into cyber threats and digital privacy. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (71k+ followers) 

 
Ellen Nakashima – The Washington Post (Washington, D.C.) 

Ellen is an intelligence and national security reporter at The Washington Post. A three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, she covers cybersecurity, intelligence and military affairs, offering deep insights into global security challenges. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (77k+ followers) 

 
Kim Nash – The Wall Street Journal (New York, NY) 

Kim serves as Deputy Bureau Chief at The Wall Street Journal, managing a team covering cybersecurity and data privacy. Her recent articles explore topics like the SEC’s approach to cryptocurrency regulations and challenges companies face with data-breach notifications. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (8k+ followers) 

 
Steve Lasky – Endeavor Business Media (Georgia, US) 

With over 40 years in journalism and 30 years in security publishing, Steve is the Editorial and Conference Director for Endeavor Business Media’s Security Group. He runs SecurityInfoWatch.com and hosts the SecurityDNA podcast, covering the latest in security tech, sustainability and expert interviews, including industry leaders like Genetec’s CEO. 

Contact: LinkedIn

Brian Krebs – Krebs on Security (Virginia, US)

Brian is a renowned cybersecurity journalist known for investigating cybercrime and online security. A former Washington Post reporter launched KrebsOnSecurity.com in 2009, breaking major stories on data breaches affecting companies like Target and Home Depot.  

His recent work continues to expose cyber threats, including phishing scams and hacking tactics. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (334k+ followers) 
 

Rob Wright – TechTarget (Massachusetts, US) 

Rob is a veteran technology journalist and Senior News Director at TechTarget, focusing on cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience, he has covered topics like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities, providing key insights into evolving cybersecurity threats. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (855 followers) 

 
Sebastian Frank – Kes Magazine (Frechen, Germany) 

Sebastian is the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of <kes> – Die Zeitschrift für Informations-Sicherheit, a German magazine focused on IT security. He oversees content on cybersecurity topics like cloud security and encryption, shaping coverage on the latest security challenges. 

Contact: LinkedIn 

 
Valentin Jangwa – Global Security Mag (France) 

Valentin is an Associate Consultant and Co-Owner at Global Security Mag, focusing on cybersecurity. He works with security executives to enhance business agility and has spoken at industry events like the Cloud & Cyber Security Expo Paris, highlighting cloud security and cybersecurity awareness. 

Contact: LinkedIn 
 

Joseph Cox – 404 Media (London, UK) 

Joseph is an investigative journalist and co-founder of 404 Media, specializing in cybersecurity, digital privacy and surveillance. His work has led to company fines and shutdowns and he authored Dark Wire, a book on a major sting operation.  

He recently covered the FBI tracking ransomware payments, Mozilla blocking web scrapers tied to ICE and a dark web site doxing a Tesla owner. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (93k+ followers) 

Beth Maundrill – Infosecurity Magazine (London, UK) 

Beth is the Editor at Infosecurity Magazine, with over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Since joining in 2022, she has covered key cybersecurity topics, including responses to cyber-attacks and the rise of new ransomware groups.  

She covers cyber threats to democracy and connects with the cybersecurity community through events and talks. 

Contact: LinkedIn, X (4k+ followers) 

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