diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index ede6d5ee5c..3fc954feb4 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <!-- 
 	== Github Issues are for bug reports and feature requests only ==
 	== Please visit https://community.nodebb.org for other support ==
+	== Found a security exploit? Please email us at security@nodebb.org instead for immediate attention ==
 -->
 
 <!-- ++ Please include the following information when submitting a bug report ++ -->