Krebs is widely credited with breaking many of the most significant stories in cybercrime over the past 15+ years, including investigations into the Target breach, ransomware gangs, SIM swapping and state-sponsored operations.
Expertise
- Cybercrime reporting
- Ransomware
- Financial fraud
- State-sponsored threats
- Investigative journalism
FAQs
Brian Krebs: frequently asked questions
Who is Brian Krebs?
Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter and author of KrebsOnSecurity.com, the award-winning cybersecurity news site he founded in 2009 after leaving The Washington Post.
What is Brian Krebs's current role?
Brian Krebs is Independent Investigative Journalist at KrebsOnSecurity.
What is Brian Krebs known for?
Brian Krebs focuses on Cybercrime reporting, Ransomware, Financial fraud, State-sponsored threats, Investigative journalism.
Where is Brian Krebs based?
Brian Krebs is based in Arlington, VA, USA.
What is Brian Krebs listed under on Cyber Resources?
Brian Krebs is listed in the Influencers & Voices category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.
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