We believe security knowledge should be open, accessible, and actionable. Our mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical defense.
hack3r.gg was founded with a simple belief: the security community grows stronger when knowledge is shared openly. We publish in-depth research, practical tutorials, and timely analysis to help defenders stay ahead of evolving threats.
We're not just another security blog. We're a platform built by practitioners, for practitioners. Every piece of content is reviewed for technical accuracy and written with real-world applicability in mind.
Security through obscurity doesn't work. We publish research openly so defenders everywhere can benefit from our findings and strengthen their posture.
When new vulnerabilities emerge, we move fast. Our team provides rapid, accurate analysis so you can assess risk and respond effectively.
Theory matters, but implementation matters more. Every article includes actionable steps, working code, and real-world guidance you can apply immediately.
We actively support the security community through open-source contributions, CTF sponsorships, and mentorship programs for newcomers to the field.
Security researchers, engineers, and educators working together to make the internet safer.
Former red team lead at a Fortune 500. Specializes in offensive security and vulnerability research. Speaker at DEF CON and Black Hat.
Application security specialist with a focus on DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security. Previously at Google Project Zero.
Tracks emerging threats and APT groups. Background in national cyber defense. Passionate about making threat intel actionable for smaller teams.
Started as a personal blog by Alex Hayes, sharing vulnerability research and CTF writeups with the community.
Grew to a team of four with dedicated researchers. Launched our first open-source security tool, reaching 2K GitHub stars.
Launched the hack3r.gg CTF series and mentorship program. Published our 100th research article. Hit 25K monthly readers.
Discovered 20+ CVEs across major platforms. Research cited by CISA and NIST. Crossed 50K monthly readers.
Expanding into interactive labs, video content, and deeper community tooling. The best is ahead.
We're always looking for talented researchers and writers to share their expertise with our community.