Phillip Swaithe is a key opinion leader in cybercrime and cyberwarfare. He specializes in the dark web and cybercrime markets. Phillip analyzes topics like the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and investigates the various dark web marketplaces that harbor stolen data from hacked accounts. His content is proactive and forward-thinking, sharing predictions on future threats and potential solutions to address these issues.
In an age where digital currencies are reshaping financial landscapes, a staggering statistic emerges: investment fraud, primarily tied to cryptocurrency scams, has become the leading cybercrime globally, with losses reaching $6.
Market Analysis Read MoreWhat happens when the digital defenses of a nation's most vital systems are left waiting for clearer rules? In an era where cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals spike at an alarming rate, the Cybersecurity and Infras...
Feature Article Read MoreIn a chilling reminder of the intersection between cyber warfare and international diplomacy, a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign emerged just before crucial U.S.-China trade negotiations in Sweden last July.
Read MoreIn an era where digital threats loom larger than ever, Australian businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), face an unprecedented challenge in safeguarding their operations against sophisticated cyberattacks that can cripple their...
Read MoreIn a deeply concerning development that highlights the evolving nature of crime in the digital age, a comprehensive study by a leading cybersecurity firm has exposed a troubling partnership between hackers and organized crime groups targeting cargo f...
Read MoreIn a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through Pakistan’s digital landscape, personal information of hundreds of thousands of citizens, including sensitive details like national identity card numbers and travel histories, is being traded on t...
Read MoreIn an era where digital warfare shapes global power dynamics, a staggering statistic emerges: North Korea accounts for nearly one-fifth of all nation-state cyber activity in the second and third quarters of this year, signaling a profound shift in th...
Market Analysis Read MoreIn an era where digital breaches happen every day, the security of personal information has never been more crucial, with countless individuals falling victim to data leaks that expose emails, passwords, and even financial details to hidden online ma...
Read MoreCybercriminals operating in underground communities have begun advertising a sophisticated phishing toolkit that leverages artificial intelligence to automate highly targeted attacks against Microsoft environments.
Read MoreA critical analysis based on tens of thousands of observed cyber incidents has starkly revealed that the security measures many organizations rely on are fundamentally misaligned with the fluid and adaptive nature of modern adversaries.
Read MoreThe very autonomous systems designed to fortify corporate defenses are now widely seen by security experts as the most significant internal vulnerability, turning the traditional security model inside out.
Roundup Article Read MoreIn the sprawling, clandestine marketplace of cybercrime, access brokers have carved out a critical and lucrative niche by serving as the initial entry point for devastating ransomware attacks and data breaches.
Read MoreA sophisticated malware loader known as Gootloader is pioneering a new evasion technique that masterfully exploits the subtle differences in how software applications interpret file structures, allowing it to slip past automated security systems unde...
Read MoreA gaping one-month window between the public disclosure of active cyberattacks and the release of a corresponding security patch has highlighted the perilous position network defenders face when confronting sophisticated threats.
Read MoreA highly adaptive cyberespionage campaign is systematically targeting North American critical infrastructure by leveraging a blend of stealth and sophisticated tooling to establish a long-term presence within its victims' networks.
Industry Report Read MoreIn a move that sent shockwaves through the digital underground, the very marketplace designed for trading stolen data found itself gutted and exposed, its secrets laid bare for the world to see.
Feature Article Read MoreIn an increasingly complex digital landscape where perimeter-based security has proven insufficient against sophisticated cyber threats, the National Security Agency has taken a decisive step to redefine federal cybersecurity standards by formally re...
Read MoreFor years, the Black Basta ransomware group operated like a digital phantom, causing hundreds of millions in damages.
Feature Article Read MoreA new bipartisan legislative proposal is forcing a critical conversation within the national security establishment, aiming to compel the Department of Defense to fundamentally overhaul how it recruits, trains, and retains the elite personnel require...
Industry Report Read MoreThe decades-long cat-and-mouse game between cyber attackers and human defenders has been fundamentally upended by an entity that operates at the speed of light and never sleeps. With the launch of GPT-5.
Get our content freshly delivered to your inbox. Subscribe now ->
Receive the latest, most important information on cybersecurity.
