The Hacker News
#1 Most trusted publication for breaking cybersecurity and hacking news, insights, and analysis for information security professionals.
905,387
Followers
2,044
Following
38,277
Tweets
229.7
Avg Engagement
11,539
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @TheHackersNews'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:2010-10-29
- Verification:Yes
- Location:The Internet
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,248
- Avg Likes per Tweet:60.3
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:169.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsThe account has a consistent engagement rate with an average of 398 likes and 223 retweets per tweet. The verified status at 1.9% indicates a mix of public figures and relevant accounts following the publication.
60.3
Avg Likes/Tweet
169.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
195,948
Total Likes
550,209
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
55
Median Likes
46
Median Retweets
143
75th Percentile
340,225
Top Tweet
0.25
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
73.1%
Original
2.9%
Replies
23.3%
Retweets
0.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.3%
With Media
75.7%
With Links
90.9%
With #Tags
26.5%
With @Mentions
6.7%
With Emojis
214
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.04
Reply/Original Ratio
0.03
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Somewhat Bursty
Occasional posting spikes
86.1%
Weekday Posts
13.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,248 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 757 retweets (23% 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 3,248 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 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes information security professionals and cybersecurity enthusiasts. The content is tailored to provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights for those in the field.
Average
Audience Quality
29.3%
Suspicion Index
38.5%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
47.8%
Empty Bio
40.9%
<10 Tweets
5.8%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
62.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
86.3%
No URL
29.3%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
29,763,208
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
59
75th Percentile Reach
3.6%
>1K followers
0.5%
>10K followers
0.1%
>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).
35.1%
Creators
17,567 accounts
24.0%
Consumers
12,007 accounts
40.9%
Dormant
20,426 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):
1,950
Verified Followers
1.95% of total
10,737
Protected Accounts
10.74% 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 | 14,105,368 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @cz_binance | 8,373,566 | Cryptocurrency Trader | Crypto, Binance, Bitcoin |
| @SirKunt | 2,254,066 | - | - |
| @fusionistio | 844,471 | Game Developer | Blockchain, game, industry veterans |
| @iownjd | 778,951 | Lawyer | learn, inspire, engage |
| @pickwn | 650,314 | Influencer | Travel, Adventure, Photography |
| @TrungTPhan | 637,425 | Writer | business, tech, podcast |
| @ProductHunt | 523,282 | Tech Discovery | Tech, Innovation, Discovery |
| @DrAnthony | 449,771 | Doctor | Work, Stuff |
| @AndreaTantaros | 387,233 | Journalist | Journalism, Politics, Greek culture |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
52,361
Followers With Bio
47,639
Followers Without Bio
52.36%
% With Bio
47.64%
% 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 3,248 analyzed381,503
Combined Engagement
1,633
Total Likes
379,870
Total Retweets
76,301
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @elonmusk: the bird is freed
RT @elonmusk: Important warning: Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so probabil…
#WhatsApp fixes two critical vulnerabilities that would have allowed attackers to remotely hack their victims' devices by simply calling them (CVE-2022-36934) or sending a video file (CVE-2022-27492). Read: https://t.co/XeTBsw0RzY #infosec https://t.co/E7vQ32ZFKi
VirusTotal releases a new version of its browser extension that can automatically identify IoCs (hashes, domains, IPs and URLs) in any website. https://t.co/xtbOgxBT2p #infosec @virustotal https://t.co/JNIpvfIk57
Mozilla has warned hundreds of millions of #Firefox users about newly discovered 0-day bugs (CVE-2022-26485, CVE-2022-26486) that are being exploited in the wild. https://t.co/8glry1814R Update to Firefox 97.0.2, ESR 91.6.1, Android v97.3.0, Focus 97.3.0 & Thunderbird 91.6.
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights critical vulnerabilities in major software like WhatsApp and Firefox, emphasizing the importance of timely patches. It shares updates on tools like VirusTotal, which aid in identifying potential threats through IoCs. The content often addresses real-time security threats, providing readers with up-to-date information on emerging risks.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 905,387
- + Strong original content creation
- + 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 @TheHackersNews reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 905,387 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 229.7 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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