WIRED today launched an exclusive partnership with 404 Media, the journalist-founded media company. WIRED and 404 Media will co-publish two exclusive articles a month that will cover topics including hacking, cybersecurity, cybercrime, AI, consumer rights, surveillance, privacy and more. This partnership allows for two newsrooms with shared DNA and sensibilities to reach an even larger audience, and will pave the way for future collaborations on things like investigations, events and special projects.
"We are thrilled to partner with 404 Media, whose rapid rise as a formidable force in journalism has been astonishing to watch; the quality of their work speaks for itself, and aligns perfectly with WIRED’s priorities,” WIRED global editorial director Katie Drummond said. “We look forward to collaborating with the 404 Media team, and sharing their exceptional reporting with a broader audience across our platforms.”
“Like most people who follow technology, we’ve been fans of WIRED since before we became journalists ourselves, and we’re especially happy to partner with the legendary title now that it is home to many of our talented former co-workers at VICE,” the 404 Media team said. “We’re regularly jealous of their features and scoops, and are proud that some of our investigations will be published alongside their excellent work.”
The first story, “Inside the Massive Crime Industry That is Hacking Billion Dollar Companies,” was published today and is a deep dive from Joseph Cox into the world of infostealers, a type of malware that has led to breaches at some of the most important companies in the US. Cox went into the forums where “traffers” hire other criminals to help spread the malware across the web.
About WIRED:
WIRED is the essential source of reporting and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. Part of the Condé Nast portfolio, WIRED leads the conversation on how technology is changing every aspect of our lives — from business and politics to culture and science.
About 404 Media:
404 Media is a new independent media company exploring the ways technology is shaping — and is shaped by — our world. Founded by technology journalists Jason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg, Samantha Cole and Joseph Cox.
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