October 31, 2014

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners today announced they have selected Yours Truly as the recipient of this year’s “Guardian Award,” an honor given annually to a journalist “whose determination, perseverance, and commitment to the truth have contributed significantly to the fight against fraud.”

acfeThe Guardian Award bears the inscription “For Vigilance in Fraud Reporting.”

Previous honorees include former Washington Post investigative reporter and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Susan Schmidt; Diana Henriques, a New York Times contributing writer and author of The Wizard of Lies (a book about Bernie Madoff); and Allan Dodds Frank, a regular contributor to Fortune.com and The Daily Beast.

I’d like to thank the ACFE for this prestigious award, and offer a special note of thanks to all of you dear readers who continue to support my work as an independent journalist.

The ACFE’s blog post about the award is here.


102 thoughts on “KrebsOnSecurity Honored for Fraud Reporting

  1. Rob

    Congratulations. A well-deserved recognition of the important and meaningful work you do on a daily basis at great risk to yourself.

  2. B. Elbert

    Congratulations. A well-deserved recognition of the EXTRA ORDINARY work you have TIMEY accomplished. Keep it up!!!

  3. HC

    Yes. Well deserved. I’ve only started reading your blog within the past year, but what a year it has been. Thank you for your tireless work. I hope you’re finding much enjoyment from your line of work.

  4. Terence B

    Congratulations Brian, from one of your many silent followers.

  5. Jeffrey Bates

    Congratulations ! I read every column / newsletter you put out– to keep myself and my friends up-to-date on the latest dangers out there.
    Well-deserved recognition.

  6. Bob

    A well deserved honor without a doubt – keep up the good work.

  7. Ramesh Neelakantan

    Congratulations Sir… Your article always helped us in gearing up… All the best and wish you many more success on the miles you are going to walk..:)

  8. NotMe

    Awesome recognition of your tireless efforts!
    Very much deserved and well earned.

  9. Caleb

    This recognition is long overdue! Keep up the good work, Brian!

  10. Robert O.

    You are a legend and a leader in this industry. Cheers to your continued success. Your posts provide leadership and training for all of us in the industry.

  11. Walt N.

    Well done, Brian. I learn from, and enjoy reading, your stuff! Knock ’em dead!

  12. Barbara B

    Heartfelt congratulations to you, Brian! I cannot imagine a world without your tenacity and dedication.

  13. Skippy

    Congratulations! I am checking your website daily and learning something every time you post new article.

  14. Abhijit Roy

    Congratulation. Thanks for all the awesome work you are doing . Well deserved.

  15. Dave Newbern

    Congratulations! I have been lucky to follow your work since you worked for the Washington Post. Your info and data is always timely and useful. Keep up the great work.

  16. Ron S

    Congratulations and well deserved. We are all better off and for all your hard work and efforts in fighting fraud.

  17. petepall

    What more could i add to the above? Nothing! Only about time.

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