r/CyberSecurityFails

2k members
r/CyberSecurityFails is a subreddit with 2k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and news, 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
Solution Requests
: "Does anyone know what Business Extensions is?"
3 posts
#2
News
: "Attackers exploit 0-day vulnerability that gives full control of Android phones"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Not the best idea..."
2 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

: "Cybersecurity Tonight at 6"
28 posts
#2

Fail

13 posts
#3

Data Breach

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

: "Elon needs to not use default passcodes"
4 posts
#7

Win

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

3 posts

Member Growth in r/CyberSecurityFails

Yearly
+223 members(16.7%)

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Last updated: September 29, 2026