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 the rapidly shifting landscape of cybersecurity, a staggering statistic has emerged: ransomware attacks on enterprise software have surged by over 40% in the past two years, with groups like Clop leading the charge.
Market Analysis Read MoreIn an era where digital threats loom larger than ever, businesses face an unprecedented challenge in safeguarding their operations against cyberattacks that are not only more frequent but also increasingly sophisticated.
Read MoreIn a disturbing turn of events at Loyola College, a Catholic school located in Watsonia, Melbourne, Australia, a significant cybersecurity breach has unveiled the vulnerability of educational institutions to sophisticated cybercrime.
Read MoreIn a digital era where businesses are increasingly intertwined through complex networks, a single breach can unleash chaos across industries, as demonstrated by a catastrophic cyber-attack on a major British automaker in August of this year.
Read MoreIn a landscape where cyber threats loom larger than ever, the U.S.
Read MoreIn a world increasingly reliant on digital connectivity, the shadowy underbelly of cybercrime continues to exploit technology for nefarious purposes, often with devastating consequences for unsuspecting victims.
Read MoreImagine a hidden corner of the internet where stolen personal information is bought and sold like everyday commodities, with countless individuals completely unaware that their passwords, email addresses, and even financial details are up for grabs.
Read MoreIn an era where technology underpins nearly every aspect of medical service, the healthcare industry faces a chilling reality: cyberattacks are not just a threat to data but a direct danger to human lives, disrupting the very foundation of patient ca...
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.
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