Rachel Tobac

Rachel Tobac

@RachelTobac

Hacker & CEO @SocialProofSec security awareness/social engineering training, videos, talks | 3X @DEFCON🥈 | Chair @WISPorg | @CISAgov Technical Advisory Council

San Francisco, CA https://www.socialproofsecurity.com/ Joined 2015-03-18 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

104,169

Followers

7,994

Following

22,826

Tweets

70.0

Avg Engagement

1,395

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @RachelTobac's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2015-03-18
  • Verification:No
  • Location:San Francisco, CA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,232
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:44.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:25.1
  • Followers Analyzed:9,994

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,232 tweets

Her tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. She frequently collaborates with other cybersecurity experts, which boosts her engagement metrics.

44.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

25.1

Avg Retweets/Tweet

145,008

Total Likes

81,075

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

22

75th Percentile

25,797

Top Tweet

0.67

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

5.9%

Original

75.9%

Replies

14.4%

Retweets

3.7%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

28.3%

With Links

4.6%

With #Tags

83.9%

With @Mentions

10.4%

With Emojis

134

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

12.78

Reply/Original Ratio

0.26

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

84.1%

Weekday Posts

15.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#socialengineering (15) #cybersecurity (14) #sharethemicincyber (13) #infosec (9) #secvc (8) #defcon (8) #auscert2023 (7) #defcon30 (7) #identiverse (7) #sxsw2022 (7)

Most Mentioned

@racheltobac (253) @defcon (135) @donie (116) @cisajen (97) @socialproofsec (91) @evantobac (78) @sec_defcon (70) @yubico (48) @wisporg (37) @cisagov (34)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,232 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 192 (6%)
Replies 2,454 (76%)
Retweets 465 (14%)
Quote Tweets 121 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 465 retweets (14% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,232 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,994 followers

Her audience includes cybersecurity professionals, tech enthusiasts, and individuals interested in security awareness. Many follow her for practical insights and real-world examples of social engineering attacks.

Average

Audience Quality

20.8%

Suspicion Index

21.8%

Low-Quality %

88

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

31.6%

Empty Bio

17.2%

<10 Tweets

18.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

42.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

77.4%

No URL

12.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

30,952,430

Total Potential Reach

88

Median Follower Reach

355

75th Percentile Reach

12.3%

>1K followers

2.3%

>10K followers

0.5%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

67.7%

Creators

6,766 accounts

15.1%

Consumers

1,513 accounts

17.2%

Dormant

1,715 accounts

317

Verified Followers

3.17% of total

16.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (80) Washington, DC (59) London, England (50) Earth (49) Los Angeles, CA (46) India (42) New York, NY (41) Canada (40) Chicago, IL (40) 127.0.0.1 (38)

318

Verified Followers

3.18% of total

1,362

Protected Accounts

13.62% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,325 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@RexChapman 1,253,646 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@BillKristol 1,040,046 Political Commentator Politics, Journalism, Commentary
@Smart_CityLATAM 1,028,546 Smart City Expert Smart Cities, Technology, Sustainability
@disinformatico 418,074 - -
@CynthiaDRitchie 329,762 Filmmaker Truth, Vulnerable, Writer
@DThompsonDev 262,008 Software Developer Software dev, DevEcosystems, Public Speaking
@HerbertRSim 227,478 Investor Economics, GeoPolitics, AI
@Loopifyyy 208,174 - -
@ReignOfApril 193,869 Diversity Advocate Diversity, Inclusion, Culture

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

security (410) engineer (300) tech (280) cybersecurity (247) enthusiast (246) software (231) developer (202) cyber (187) opinions (180) love (180)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cybersecurity (53) #bitcoin (38) #infosec (29) #ai (28) #tech (18) #blacklivesmatter (13) #osint (12) #security (12) #blm (11) #mufc (10)

6,846

Followers With Bio

3,154

Followers Without Bio

68.46%

% With Bio

31.54%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,232 analyzed

52,737

Combined Engagement

27,317

Total Likes

25,420

Total Retweets

10,547

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Ai In Hacking Tech Vulnerabilities Security Awareness
Rachel Tobac
@RachelTobac

Here’s how I used AI to clone a 60 Minutes correspondent’s voice to trick a colleague into handing over her passport number. I cloned Sharyn’s voice then manipulated the caller ID to show Sharyn’s name with a spoofing tool. The hack took 5 minutes total for me to steal the info.

2023-05-21
Retweets: 6,223 Likes: 19,574 Engagement: 25,797
Rachel Tobac
@RachelTobac

RT @0xdf_: I got a really convincing phish today from @PayPal. And when I say "from Paypal", the from address is [email protected]. I knew right away that I didn't have a PayPal account for this email, so I was sure it was fake. It took me a minute to figure out what I was looki

2022-08-01
Retweets: 9,004 Likes: 0 Engagement: 9,004
Rachel Tobac
@RachelTobac

🚨ATTENTION🚨 Apple found two 0-days actively in use that could effectively give attackers full access to device. For most folks: update software by end of day If threat model is elevated (journalist, activist, targeted by nation states, etc): update now https://t.co/BUEn08260X

2022-08-18
Retweets: 2,608 Likes: 3,996 Engagement: 6,604
Rachel Tobac
@RachelTobac

RT @RachelTobac: Here’s how I used AI to clone a 60 Minutes correspondent’s voice to trick a colleague into handing over her passport number. I cloned Sharyn’s voice then manipulated the caller ID to show Sharyn’s name with a spoofing tool. The hack took 5 minutes total for me t

2023-05-22
Retweets: 6,223 Likes: 0 Engagement: 6,223
Rachel Tobac
@RachelTobac

*New takedown tool* It’s easy to hack into accounts bc we can find most email/phone online, plug those into data breaches, then find passwords &amp; login as you. 🔒Google launched a new tool for sensitive detail takedown requests🔒Here’s how to remove your contact info for free:

2022-10-25
Retweets: 1,362 Likes: 3,747 Engagement: 5,109

Key Insights & Takeaways

She uses AI to clone voices for social engineering attacks, demonstrating the evolving threats in cybersecurity. She highlights critical vulnerabilities like Apple's 0-day exploits, emphasizing the importance of software updates. She shares personal hacking experiences, such as hacking a billionaire with consent, to illustrate real-world applications of social engineering.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 104,169
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @RachelTobac reveals an growing Twitter presence with 104,169 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 70.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025