🎁 Hacker Gear Giveaway: Win Gear by Asking a Question!

The popular PWN hacker gear giveaway has officially returned, and entering is as simple as asking a question. By dropping a question into our upcoming community AMA with Hieu Ngo, you are automatically entered for a chance to win.

The Featured Guest: Hieu Minh Ngo

Hieu Minh Ngo is a former black hat hacker who previously traded the stolen identities of nearly 200 million individuals and spent over seven years inside a US federal prison.

Today, Hieu has completely turned his life around and directs Chong Lua Dao, a Vietnamese non-profit dedicated to fighting online scams and dangerous cyber scam compounds.

• When: Wednesday, August 26, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET
• Where to Ask: Ask your question on Reddit here

Incredible Prizes Up for Grabs

• 1st Place: A $200 gift card to Hak5 (makers of legendary pentest gear since 2005 like the WiFi Pineapple, USB Rubber Ducky, and OMG cables).
• 2nd Place: A $50 gift card to 0ff by 0ne (creators of heavy metal apparel featuring malware and threat actors, or literal malwear).
• 3rd Place: A $25 gift card to 0ff by 0ne.

How to Participate

Getting your name in the draw takes just a few seconds:

1. Head over to the official AMA discussion thread before Wednesday, August 26 at 1 PM ET.
2. Post your question as a comment. You do not need to attend the live stream; feel free to drop your question early, and Hieu will address it during the session.
3. Keep an eye on r/pwnhub where the lucky winners will be revealed on Thursday, August 27.

Need some inspiration for your question? Consider asking about:

• The inner workings of the underground identity theft marketplace.
• Being lured to Guam by the US Secret Service and his time behind bars.
• Navigating a brand-new cybersecurity career post-prison and deportation.
• Human trafficking, forced labor, and pig-butchering scam compounds in Southeast Asia.
• How modern threat actors pick targets and practical ways to keep your family safe.

👉 Submit your question right here

Special Sponsor: Hudson Rock

This event is proudly sponsored by Hudson Rock, a cybercrime intelligence firm specializing in detecting compromised credentials from infostealer malware.

They currently offer free monitoring for up to 3 emails, 3 domains, and 3 usernames to help protect your digital footprint.

No purchase necessary. Limited to one entry per person.

📋 Official Rules & Sweepstakes Terms

• Eligibility: This is a free sweepstakes, not a lottery, open globally to participants aged 18 and older, wherever permitted by law.
• How to Enter: Post a qualifying question as a comment in the designated AMA thread prior to Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
• Entry Limits: Strictly one entry per Reddit account, regardless of total questions posted. Alternate accounts, spam, duplicate entries, and off-topic or low-effort comments will be disqualified. Upvotes, awards, and shares do not impact your winning odds.
• Winner Selection & Notification: Three random winners will be chosen from all eligible entries and announced on r/pwnhub on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Winners will also be notified via Reddit direct message and have 7 days to claim their prize.
• Prizes: Digital gift cards sent directly via email. No cash equivalents or substitutions allowed.
• Disclaimer: Sponsored by Hudson Rock. This promotion is independent and not endorsed, sponsored, or managed by Reddit, Hak5, or 0ff by 0ne.
• Compliance: Entrants must follow Reddit's Content Policy and r/pwnhub community guidelines. Violations will result in immediate disqualification.

What topic are you most excited to ask Hieu about during the AMA?