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Hackers, Assemble! Here we are with the fifth round’s results announcement of the [Cybersecurity Writing Contest](https://www.contests.hackernoon.com/cybersecurity-writing-contest?ref=hackernoon.com) by [Twingate](https://www.twingate.com/?utm_source=hackernoon&utm_medium=publication&utm_campaign=cybersecurity-writing-contest&ref=hackernoon.com) & HackerNoon!


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How do we enter the contest? Easy-peasy. Simply share any story on __[#cybersecurity](https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cybersecurity?ref=hackernoon.com)__. Here’s your complete guide on how to __[enter the cybersecurity writing contest](https://www.contests.hackernoon.com/how-to-enter-cybersecurity-writing-contest?ref=hackernoon.com)__.

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As usual, we picked all the stories tagged with the [#cybersecurity](https://hackernoon.com/tagged/cybersecurity?ref=hackernoon.com) tag on HackerNoon, published in October, 2022. Then we chose the top stories using 60:30:10 weightage respectively to:

* Number of hours read
* The number of people reached
* The freshness of the content

## Top 10 nominations:


 1. [Uber & Thycotic: Are Password Vaults a Huge Security Vulnerability?](https://hackernoon.com/uber-and-thycotic-are-password-vaults-a-huge-security-vulnerability) by [@jamesbores](https://hackernoon.com/u/jamesbores).
 2. [Cybersecurity in Web3: How to Jump on the Bandwagon Safely](https://hackernoon.com/cybersecurity-in-web3-how-to-jump-on-the-bandwagon-safely) by [@viceasytiger](https://hackernoon.com/u/viceasytiger).
 3. [How to Make a Malicious USB Device and Have Some Harmless Fun](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-make-a-malicious-usb-device-and-have-some-harmless-fun) by [@fatman](https://hackernoon.com/u/fatman).
 4. [True Hackers and the Monsters we Invent](https://hackernoon.com/true-hackers-and-the-monsters-we-invent) by [@oliveremeka](https://hackernoon.com/u/oliveremeka).
 5. [A Shapeshifter Under the Hoodie: The Face of Modern Cybercrime](https://hackernoon.com/a-shapeshifter-under-the-hoodie-the-face-of-modern-cybercrime) by [@hernanortiz](https://hackernoon.com/u/hernanortiz).
 6. [How to Spot Honeypot Crypto Scams](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-spot-honeypot-crypto-scams) by [@ismailmalik](https://hackernoon.com/u/ismailmalik).
 7. [OpSec Going Smart: Tiny Tips & Devices Review](https://hackernoon.com/opsec-going-smart-tiny-tips-and-devices-review) by [@officercia](https://hackernoon.com/u/officercia).
 8. [How are Cross-Chain Bridges Hacked?](https://hackernoon.com/how-are-cross-chain-bridges-hacked) by [@officercia](https://hackernoon.com/u/officercia).
 9. [A Hacker Tried to Steal $566M by Exploiting a Code Smell, Here's How](https://hackernoon.com/a-hacker-tried-to-steal-$566m-by-exploiting-a-code-smell-heres-how) by [@mcsee](https://hackernoon.com/u/mcsee).
10. [How to Protect Your Smart Vehicle from Cyberattacks](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-protect-your-smart-vehicle-from-cyberattacks) by [@funsor](https://hackernoon.com/u/funsor).

## And the Winners are:

The editors then voted for the top stories. Here are the winners for the month of October:

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## FIRST place goes to [How to Make a Malicious USB Device and Have Some Harmless Fun](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-make-a-malicious-usb-device-and-have-some-harmless-fun) by [@fatman](https://hackernoon.com/u/fatman).

 ![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-q1b3qmx.png)

> ‘I really liked the tone of the article.  Under the guise of teaching you how to be a little naughty, it gives you tips on defending against certain hacks.’ - HackerNoon Editor

Congratulations [@fatman](https://hackernoon.com/u/fatman)! You have won 500 USD!

## In the SECOND place, we have [True Hackers and the Monsters we Invent](https://hackernoon.com/true-hackers-and-the-monsters-we-invent) by [@oliveremeka](https://hackernoon.com/u/oliveremeka).

 ![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-b5c3qzk.png)

> ‘Pretty general info, but it's well-written and easy to understand. I also like how dramatic the title is.’ - HackerNoon Editor

Congratulations [@oliveremeka](https://hackernoon.com/u/oliveremeka) on securing the second place! You have won 300 USD!

## THIRD place goes to [How to Protect Your Smart Vehicle from Cyberattacks](https://hackernoon.com/how-to-protect-your-smart-vehicle-from-cyberattacks) by [@funsor](https://hackernoon.com/u/funsor).

 ![](https://cdn.hackernoon.com/images/-lrd3qgg.png)

> Explained well how connected vehicles come with new risks and had some decent tips on how to avoid getting hacked. - HackerNoon Editor

Great story [@funsor](https://hackernoon.com/u/funsor)! Congrats on winning 100 USD!!

## The most-read story award goes to [Uber & Thycotic: Are Password Vaults a Huge Security Vulnerability?](https://hackernoon.com/uber-and-thycotic-are-password-vaults-a-huge-security-vulnerability) by [@jamesbores](https://hackernoon.com/u/jamesbores)

[https://hackernoon.com/uber-and-thycotic-are-password-vaults-a-huge-security-vulnerability?embedable=true](https://hackernoon.com/uber-and-thycotic-are-password-vaults-a-huge-security-vulnerability?embedable=true)

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Excellent story, [@jamesbores](https://hackernoon.com/u/jamesbores), you have won $100!

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*Congratulations to all the winners, and best of luck to the nominees and future participants of the [Cybersecurity Writing Contest](https://www.contests.hackernoon.com/cybersecurity-writing-contest?ref=hackernoon.com). Let’s wrap up the announcement! We will contact the winners shortly. Keep an eye on [contests.hackernoon.com](http://contests.hackernoon.com/?ref=hackernoon.com) to see the current and upcoming writing contests!*

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