WIRED Company CyberSecurity Posture

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WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives--from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we cover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries. We introduce you to the people, companies, and ideas that matter.

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WIRED

Company Details

Linkedin ID:

wired

Website:

https://www.wired.com/

Employees number:

526

Number of followers:

1,741,803

NAICS:

513

Industry Type:

Technology, Information and Internet

Homepage:

wired.com

IP Addresses:

285

Company ID:

WIR_1305423

Scan Status:

In-progress

AI scoreWIRED Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 650 and 699

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Weak
Current Score
661
B (Weak)
01000
3 incidents
-79.0 avg impact

Incident timeline with MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and mitigations.

JANUARY 2026
661
DECEMBER 2025
738
Breach
20 Dec 2025 • GQ, Condé Nast, Vogue, Wired, Self, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue and Condé Nast Traveler: Hacker Leaks 2.3M Wired.com Records, Claims 40M-User Condé Nast Breach
Wired.com User Data Leak by Hacker 'Lovely'

**Cybersecurity Alert: Hacker Leaks Data of 2.3 Million Wired.com Users, Claims Larger Condé Nast Breach** On December 20, 2025, a hacker operating under the alias "Lovely" leaked what they claim is the personal data of over 2.3 million *Wired.com* users on the newly launched hacking forum *Breach Stars*. The leaked dataset includes full names, email addresses, user IDs, display names, account creation timestamps, and in some cases, last session dates—though no passwords or payment information were exposed. The data spans accounts created between 2011 and 2022, with some records showing recent activity, suggesting a breach of a live or archived user database. The hacker accused Condé Nast, *Wired*’s parent company, of neglecting security warnings, stating they had spent a month attempting to alert the company before resorting to the leak. In a provocative message, they threatened to release data from over 40 million additional accounts across Condé Nast’s portfolio in the coming weeks. The leaked breakdown includes records from brands such as *GQ* (994K), *Vogue* (1.9M), *The New Yorker* (6.8M), and *Bon Appétit* (2M), among others. An entry labeled "NIL" with 9.5 million accounts remains unidentified, while smaller segments suggest the breach may involve centralized account infrastructure. Prior to the leak, the hacker had contacted journalists, including *DataBreaches.net*, posing as a security researcher before shifting to threats of public exposure. The method of the breach remains undisclosed, though analysis by *Hackread.com* confirms the legitimacy of the leaked *Wired* data. Condé Nast has yet to issue a public statement confirming or denying the incident. Until an official response is provided, the claims and leaked data remain unverified.

659
critical -79
GQ-CONCONWIRSELGLACONCONCON1766865597
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach
Motivation
Retaliation for ignored security warnings, potential financial gain (data sold on dark web)
Impact
Data Compromised: 2,366,576 Wired.com user records; over 40 million records across Condé Nast properties Systems Affected: Wired.com user database or shared Condé Nast identity platform Brand Reputation Impact: Potential damage to Condé Nast and Wired.com reputation Legal Liabilities: Potential regulatory violations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) Identity Theft Risk: High (exposed PII like names and email addresses) Payment Information Risk: None (no payment data exposed)
Data Breach
Full names Email addresses User IDs Display names Account creation/update timestamps Last session dates Number Of Records Exposed: 2,366,576 (Wired.com); over 40 million (Condé Nast properties) Sensitivity Of Data: Moderate (PII exposed but no passwords or payment data) Data Exfiltration: Yes (leaked on hacking forum) Full names Email addresses User IDs
Regulatory Compliance
Potential GDPR Potential CCPA
Investigation Status
['Ongoing (unverified by Condé Nast)']
Initial Access Broker
Reconnaissance Period: 1 month (claimed time to convince Condé Nast to fix vulnerabilities) Data Sold On Dark Web: Potential (hacker threatened to leak more data)
References
Blog URL Source URL
NOVEMBER 2025
737
OCTOBER 2025
736
SEPTEMBER 2025
735
AUGUST 2025
735
JULY 2025
734
JUNE 2025
733
MAY 2025
732
APRIL 2025
731
MARCH 2025
730
FEBRUARY 2025
729
SEPTEMBER 2024
728
Vulnerability
01 Sep 2024 • WIRED
Massive Data Collection During Democratic National Convention

During the Democratic National Convention, a WIRED investigation searched for cell site simulators, potentially used against protesters. No simulators were found, but massive data collection occurred, with signals from nearly 300,000 devices gathered, exposing vulnerabilities. Devices associated with law enforcement and consumer electronics painted a picture of location patterns and posed privacy concerns. The findings underscore the tracking risks inherent in a highly networked society, affecting both law enforcement and civilians during sensitive events.

722
high -6
WIR001091024
Incident Details -
Type
Data Collection Incident
Attack Vector
Massive data collection
Vulnerability Exploited
Location tracking vulnerabilities
Motivation
Surveillance and data collection
Impact
Location patterns Device signals
Data Breach
Location patterns Device signals Number Of Records Exposed: Nearly 300,000 devices Sensitivity Of Data: Medium
Lessons Learned
The incident highlights the tracking risks inherent in a highly networked society, affecting both law enforcement and civilians during sensitive events.
Investigation Status
['Completed']
Post Incident Analysis
Root Causes: Massive data collection and location tracking vulnerabilities
References
Blog URL Source URL
JUNE 2024
789
Breach
16 Jun 2024 • WIRED
Unauthorized Surveillance at 2024 Democratic National Convention

During the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a device was detected that raised concerns of potential unauthorized surveillance of convention attendees and protesters. Analysis by the EFF indicated that a cell-site simulator was likely used to intercept phone signals. This led to suspicions of privacy invasion and the collection of sensitive data, including call metadata and location information. The legitimacy of the deployment and adherence to warrant requirements remain unclear, casting a shadow on the privacy and security practices surrounding politically charged events.

726
critical -63
WIR000011725
Incident Details -
Type
Surveillance
Attack Vector
Cell-site simulator
Vulnerability Exploited
Phone signal interception
Motivation
Unauthorized surveillance
Impact
Call metadata Location information
Data Breach
Call metadata Location information
References
Blog URL Source URL

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Rankiteo, the current A.I.-based Cyber Score for WIRED is 661, which corresponds to a Weak rating.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for December 2025 was 737.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for November 2025 was 737.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for October 2025 was 736.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for September 2025 was 735.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for August 2025 was 735.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for July 2025 was 734.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for June 2025 was 733.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for May 2025 was 732.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for April 2025 was 731.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for March 2025 was 730.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for February 2025 was 729.

Over the past 12 months, the average per-incident point impact on WIRED’s A.I Rankiteo Cyber Score has been -79.0 points.

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