Get in Touch#

MTW welcomes tips, story ideas, feedback, and inquiries from readers.

General Contact#

For general inquiries, feedback, or story suggestions:

Email: contact@maxtheweb.org

X (Twitter): @maxtheweb

Secure & Anonymous Tips#

If you have sensitive information, security vulnerabilities, or need to contact MTW anonymously:

Encrypted Email#

For encrypted communications, use:

ProtonMail: tips@maxtheweb.org

We recommend using ProtonMail or another encrypted email service when contacting this address.

PGP Encrypted Email#

For maximum security, encrypt your message with our PGP public key:

Email: tips@maxtheweb.org

PGP Fingerprint: 8F12 58B3 FA72 E7EB B74D 3000 8E56 F4E8 86DC 102D

Download Public Key →

How to send encrypted email:

  1. Download and import the public key into your email client (Thunderbird, GPG Suite, Mailvelope, etc.)
  2. Compose your message to tips@maxtheweb.org
  3. Enable PGP encryption before sending
  4. Verify the fingerprint above matches the imported key

Best Practices for Anonymous Contact#

  • Use Tor Browser when accessing this site
  • Create a new email account specifically for contacting us
  • Avoid including identifying information in your messages
  • Consider using Tails OS for maximum security

Response Time#

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. Sensitive tips receive priority attention.

What to Share#

We’re particularly interested in:

  • Privacy violations and data breaches
  • Security vulnerabilities in popular software/services
  • Corporate surveillance and tracking practices
  • Censorship and internet freedom issues
  • Open source security and privacy tools
  • Government overreach in digital spaces

Your tips help hold power accountable. Thank you for reaching out.