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Best Cybersecurity Telegram Channels (2026)

A live, data-ranked index of 19 cybersecurity Telegram channels, scored on size, reader activity, growth, verification and category fit. We sync channels via MTProto every ~20 minutes; we don't rank on payment.

Cybersecurity channels cover breaches, vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and defensive tooling for security professionals and enthusiasts. This ranking covers 19 cybersecurity channels, led by The Hacker News, with a median following of roughly 16.1K.

This niche values credibility, so the score leans on trust signals alongside reach and activity. A channel breaking real threat intel and posting consistently rises, while flagged or malware-adjacent accounts are pushed down.

This list is a metrics-based ranking of community health
It is not an endorsement — we rank community health, not content quality

Ranked index

19 ranked · sorted by composite score · how scoring works
01
The Hacker NewsTelegram verified

⭐ Official THN Telegram Channel — A trusted, widely read, independent source for breaking news and tech coverage about cybersecurity and hacking. 📨 Contact…

Subscribers
163.6K
89.7+587d
Size×2.0
163.6K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+461 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Verified
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #1 on raw scale (163.6K subscribers); verified by Telegram. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

02

Happy hunting! thebugbountyhunter.com hello@thebugbountyhunter.com

Subscribers
51.7K
51.1+1057d
Size×2.0
51.7K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+180 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
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Tech

Ranks #2 on raw scale (51.7K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

03

🗞 The finest daily news on cybersecurity and privacy. 🔔 Daily releases. 💻 Is your online life secure? 📩 lalilolalo.dev@gmail.com

Subscribers
28.8K
253 avg views
46.6+1617d
Size×2.0
28.8K subs
Activity×1.0
253 views/post
Growth×1.5
+148 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #3 on raw scale (28.8K subscribers); 253 average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

04

Top stories from https://news.ycombinator.com (with 100+ score) Contribute to the development here: https://github.com/phil-r/hackernewsbot Also check https:…

Subscribers
30.1K
40.5+947d
Size×2.0
30.1K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+83 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #4 on raw scale (30.1K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

05

Welcome to India's Most Productive Tech Community. Your perks of joining this channel are: 🎭 Hacking & Programming Stuff 👨‍💻 Career Tips and Learning Road…

Subscribers
84.1K
109.8K avg views
36.1-1007d
Size×2.0
84.1K subs
Activity×1.0
109.8K views/post
Growth×1.5
-263 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #5 on raw scale (84.1K subscribers); 109.8K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

06

Mobile cybersecurity channel Links: https://linktr.ee/mobilehacker Contact: mobilehackerofficial@gmail.com

Subscribers
44.6K
6.9K avg views
34.1-877d
Size×2.0
44.6K subs
Activity×1.0
6.9K views/post
Growth×1.5
-30 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #6 on raw scale (44.6K subscribers); 6.9K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

07

Latest news and stories from BleepingComputer.com From a bleeping computer to a working computer.

Subscribers
11.7K
31.6+37d
Size×2.0
11.7K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+15 (7d)
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Clear
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Tech

Ranks #7 on raw scale (11.7K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

08

The latest NEWS about malwares, DFIR, hacking, security issues, thoughts and ... Partner channel: @cveNotify For ads: https://telega.io/c/malwr

Subscribers
16.1K
1.9K avg views
31.4-427d
Size×2.0
16.1K subs
Activity×1.0
1.9K views/post
Growth×1.5
+6 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #8 on raw scale (16.1K subscribers); 1.9K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

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09

Learn Stuff!!! Strictly For Educational purposes only💯

Subscribers
17.5K
31.1-737d
Size×2.0
17.5K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
-5 (7d)
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Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #9 on raw scale (17.5K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

10

🙌🏻 No Piracy/ No Spam. 🙏🏻

Subscribers
17.3K
10.8K avg views
31.1-727d
Size×2.0
17.3K subs
Activity×1.0
10.8K views/post
Growth×1.5
-20 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #10 on raw scale (17.3K subscribers); 10.8K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

11

@tonvpn_bot ‘s Channel The fast, secure, and affordable way to protect your Internet freedom.

Subscribers
17.3K
31.1-717d
Size×2.0
17.3K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
-20 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #11 on raw scale (17.3K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

12

EMail: mail@allabouthack.com Website: https://allabouthack.com #hacking #hacker #cybersecurity

Subscribers
8.0K
20.4K avg views
28.7-497d
Size×2.0
8.0K subs
Activity×1.0
20.4K views/post
Growth×1.5
-1 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #12 on raw scale (8.0K subscribers); 20.4K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

13

⁃ Telegram Media About Cyber Security > Keep Learning, Keep Sharing! Partnership with: [ @MegaPack ]

Subscribers
7.5K
28.4-507d
Size×2.0
7.5K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
-8 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #13 on raw scale (7.5K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

14

Stuff about games. Games about stuff. 18+ cybervalhalla.com verycybermuchvalhalla@gmail.com (не публикуем рекламу)

Subscribers
4.3K
26.7-337d
Size×2.0
4.3K subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
-1 (7d)
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Clear
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Ranks #14 on raw scale (4.3K subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

15

Следим за рисками, отражаем атаки, делимся решениями. Всё о безопасности облачной инфраструктуры — практика, кейсы и инсайты от команды Yandex Cloud, которая…

Subscribers
1.0K
959 avg views
22.7+107d
Size×2.0
1.0K subs
Activity×1.0
959 views/post
Growth×1.5
+7 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #15 on raw scale (1.0K subscribers); 959 average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

16

How to be a better tech blogger? Where to get readers? How to entertain them? How to deal with haters and opponents? What to write about and what not? We don…

Subscribers
447
5.0K avg views
20.0+157d
Size×2.0
447 subs
Activity×1.0
5.0K views/post
Growth×1.5
+6 (7d)
Trust×0.5
Clear
Cat fit×1.0
Tech

Ranks #16 on raw scale (447 subscribers); 5.0K average views per post. Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

17

Сообщество DEFCON в Ульяновске. https://dc78422.ru А еще у нас есть немного правил https://dc78422.ru/rules/

Subscribers
351
18.8-37d
Size×2.0
351 subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+1 (7d)
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Ranks #17 on raw scale (351 subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

18

You can view and join @cybercity right away.

Subscribers
55
13.0+147d
Size×2.0
55 subs
Activity×1.0
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Growth×1.5
+1 (7d)
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Ranks #18 on raw scale (55 subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

19

@Java_Zadaniya проверь свои знания

Subscribers
3
3.5+77d
Size×2.0
3 subs
Activity×1.0
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flat (7d)
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Ranks #19 on raw scale (3 subscribers). Tracked since Mar 2026 · data via MTProto, synced every ~20 minutes.

Methodology · v3.2

Cybersecurity demands credibility, so Trust (×0.5) is applied with care: channels flagged for distributing malware or scams are demoted firmly. Activity (×1.0) rewards channels posting timely threat intel, Growth (×1.5) surfaces those gaining professional trust, and Size (×2.0) anchors the established outlets.

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FAQ

What does the cybersecurity sub-ranking cover?

Threat intelligence, breach and vulnerability news, defensive and offensive security tooling, and professional communities all sit here. Channels distributing malware are demoted by the trust check.

Why are trust signals weighted carefully in this niche?

Because security content can itself be a vector for malware or scams, flagged accounts lose ground while credible, verified sources gain a modest edge.

How can I add a cybersecurity channel?

Hand a cybersecurity channel's public link to the submission page and it is indexed and scored on the following crawl. Submit a cybersecurity channel →

How we make money

Sponsored placements and commissions from partner channels, always labeled AD or PREMIUM. Payment never changes a composite score or rank position. Full disclosure

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