Sam Curry
Hacker, bug bounty hunter, run a blog to better explain web application security.
72,115
Followers
911
Following
2,717
Tweets
138.0
Avg Engagement
562
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @samwcyo'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2017-01-29
- Verification:No
- Location:Omaha, NE
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:2,624
- Avg Likes per Tweet:36.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:101.0
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 2,624 tweetsHis tweets typically receive high engagement, with an average of 3,952 likes and 1,104 retweets. This suggests a strong and active community interested in his content.
36.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
101.0
Avg Retweets/Tweet
96,882
Total Likes
265,109
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
0
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
57
75th Percentile
21,094
Top Tweet
1.91
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Curator
Amplifies others content frequently
13.0%
Original
42.8%
Replies
40.9%
Retweets
3.3%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
50.0%
With Links
11.8%
With #Tags
85.6%
With @Mentions
10.8%
With Emojis
164
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Conversational
Engages heavily in discussions
3.28
Reply/Original Ratio
0.08
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
74.5%
Weekday Posts
25.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 2,624 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
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 1,073 retweets (41% 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 2,624 tweetsEngagement 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 10,000 followersHis audience includes cybersecurity enthusiasts, developers, and professionals interested in web and vehicle security. They are likely looking for practical knowledge and real-world examples.
Average
Audience Quality
28.0%
Suspicion Index
32.5%
Low-Quality %
24
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
41.5%
Empty Bio
34.8%
<10 Tweets
12.6%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
58.7%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
83.0%
No URL
23.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
23,028,254
Total Potential Reach
24
Median Follower Reach
132
75th Percentile Reach
7.3%
>1K followers
1.2%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
40.4%
Creators
4,035 accounts
24.9%
Consumers
2,487 accounts
34.8%
Dormant
3,478 accounts
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):
329
Verified Followers
3.29% of total
944
Protected Accounts
9.44% of total
4 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 | 14,075,104 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @LeBronJames | 938,997 | - | - |
| @Fwiz | 428,355 | Gaming Influencer | Gaming, YouTube, Ethereum |
| @spencerrayner | 264,567 | Digital Marketer | Cryptocurrency, Education, Health & Wellness |
| @BillionMagazine | 246,932 | Luxury Sales | Jets, Yachts, Supercars |
| @TandMHD | 246,805 | Music Producer | Music, Production, TV |
| @jorcervan | 237,205 | Writer | Mythology, Self-discovery, Openness |
| @benwikler | 159,362 | Politician | Politics, Wisconsin, Democratic Party |
| @0xfoobar | 133,771 | - | - |
| @notthreadguy | 128,203 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,847
Followers With Bio
4,153
Followers Without Bio
58.47%
% With Bio
41.53%
% 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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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 2,624 analyzed81,804
Combined Engagement
14,408
Total Likes
67,396
Total Retweets
16,361
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
80%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @MachinePix: Removing unripe tomatoes with an optical sorter. https://t.co/FnsjE1MESf
RT @JohnDijonCarey: Santa Monica beach view of Malibu burning down. https://t.co/R6vMbltP3c
More car hacking! Earlier this year, we were able to remotely unlock, start, locate, flash, and honk any remotely connected Honda, Nissan, Infiniti, and Acura vehicles, completely unauthorized, knowing only the VIN number of the car. Here's how we found it, and how it works: ht
RT @LockPickingLwyr: The company that sent me the pictured fingerprint lock has provided the security quote of the year: “...the lock is invincible to the people who do not have a screwdriver.” https://t.co/dmpYHAmMiY
RT @OnChainWizard: How to make a >800 million dollars in crypto attacking the once 3rd largest stablecoin, Soros style: Everyone is talking about the $UST attack right now, including Janet Yellen. But no one is talking about how much money the attacker made (or how brilliant
Key Insights & Takeaways
He frequently shares findings from car hacking projects, revealing vulnerabilities in major vehicle brands. He discusses bug bounty experiences, including large payouts and support issues. He uses his blog to explain complex security topics, making them accessible to a broader audience.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 72,115
- + 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 @samwcyo reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 72,115 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 138.0 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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