# Nicole Perlroth

> Author of 'This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends'.

Perlroth covered cybersecurity for The New York Times for a decade and wrote the bestseller 'This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends' on the market for cyberweapons. She is a venture partner at Ballistic Ventures, advises security startups, and hosts the podcast 'To Catch a Thief: China's Rise to Cyber Supremacy'.

- **Category:** [Influencers & Voices](https://gracker.ai/cyber-resources/influencers)
- **Website:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleperlroth/
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, USA
- **Company:** Ballistic Ventures
- **Title:** Author; Venture Partner
- **Verified:** Yes
- **Last updated:** June 9, 2026

## Expertise

- Cyber journalism
- Threat narrative
- Zero-day markets
- Venture investing

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is Nicole Perlroth?

Nicole Perlroth is a bestselling author and former lead cybersecurity reporter at The New York Times, known for her reporting on the global zero-day arms race. She is now a venture partner and startup advisor.

### What is Nicole Perlroth's current role?

Nicole Perlroth is Author; Venture Partner at Ballistic Ventures.

### What is Nicole Perlroth known for?

Nicole Perlroth focuses on Cyber journalism, Threat narrative, Zero-day markets, Venture investing.

### Where is Nicole Perlroth based?

Nicole Perlroth is based in San Francisco, CA, USA.

### What is Nicole Perlroth listed under on Cyber Resources?

Nicole Perlroth is listed in the Influencers & Voices category of Cyber Resources, the curated directory of the cybersecurity marketing and growth ecosystem.