I’m Luke Stephens, but you can call me hakluke.

Most people know me as a computer hacker.

I document the things I learn about cybersecurity, wealth creation, and lifestyle design. I'm a techie and a minimalist, always seeking to simplify the complex. I'm a light traveller who craves exploration, connection, authenticity and growth.

I founded Haksec Group, a holding company spanning HackerContent (cybersecurity marketing), Ironbark Security (consultancy), and Triagers (outsourced VDP triage). Across these, I'm fulfilling two of my life purposes: protecting humans, and reforming the cybersecurity marketing landscape.

When I'm not managing Haksec Group, I'm a dad, a hacker, a coder and a qualified jazz trumpet player. My ultimate goal is to build an incredible life for myself and my family.

Blog posts

Honesty, intensity, and the cost of conforming to expectations

A reflection on loss, authenticity, and living without filters. How the death of a close friend reshaped my perspective on honesty, intensity, and the cost of conforming to social expectations. A reminder to speak freely, live fully, and resist becoming average.

10 tips for crushing bug bounties

I want to share with you my top 10 bite-sized tips to help you crush bug bounties in your first 12 months. Let’s dive in!

List of Cybersecurity Subreddits

This one is for you cybersecurity redditors - a list of cybersecurity subreddits that you might not already know about!

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Current projects

  1. Company
    Haksec Group
    Description
    Holding company (HackerContent, Ironbark, Triagers)
    Date
    Founded 2021
  2. Company
    HackerContent
    Description
    Cybersecurity marketing agency
    Date
    Founded 2021
  3. I
    Company
    Ironbark Security
    Description
    Cybersecurity consultancy
    Date
    Founded 2025
  4. T
    Company
    Triagers
    Description
    Outsourced VDP triage
    Date
    Founded 2025
  5. Project
    Aussie Payphones
    Description
    Map of every Telstra payphone in Australia
    Date
    Side project
  6. S
    Project
    Speed Reader
    Description
    Train your reading speed in the browser
    Date
    Side project