r/CyberSecurityFails
2k members
r/CyberSecurityFails is a subreddit with 2k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cybersecurity, fail, data breach, security, and compliance.
A place to learn from other info-sec mistakes.
Popular Themes in r/CyberSecurityFails
#1
News
: "Facebook said it messed up again and stored millions of Instagram passwords in plain text"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone know what Business Extensions is?"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Not the best idea..."
3 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "How to get ISO 27001 and SOC2 certified for startups"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "#cybersecurity - Global Banks website says "Not Secured" lead to loss of billions of dollars. Problems as Opportunities to max your money $$$."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/CyberSecurityFails
#1
Cybersecurity
: "CybersecurityWin?"
28 posts
#2
Fail
: "Fail or Win or..."
13 posts
#3
Data Breach
: "What a Data Breach Looks Like From the Inside. OUCH"
7 posts
#4
Security
: "Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) v/s Pentester"
5 posts
#5
Compliance
: "Webinar: TPRM & Regulatory Compliance: Addressing Evolving Regulations"
5 posts
#6
Passwords
: "Facebook said it messed up again and stored millions of Instagram Passwords in plain text"
4 posts
#7
Win
: "CyberSecurityWin?"
4 posts
#8
Api
: "Which Api Testing Technique do you prioritize?"
4 posts
#9
Risk Management
: "Mastering the Essentials of Risk Management for Business Success "
4 posts
#10
Hacking
: "Astronaut accused of Hacking spouse's bank account from space."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/CyberSecurityFails
Yearly
+221 members(17.2%)
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Last updated: June 22, 2026