What shock-value do you speak of? Cursory Googling[0][1] reveals that Mr. Krebs is quite possibly not above reproach.

Is there something else that needs to be said about the situation?

[0] - https://hacked.wtf/2019/04/26/dear-brian-krebs-no-more-doxxi...

[1] - https://www.itwire.com/security/86867-infosec-researchers-sl...