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 digital battleground of 2025, technology has become both a groundbreaking force for progress and a dangerous weapon in the hands of criminals, with artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies fueling scams of unprecedented sophistication...
Read MoreIn a digital landscape where trust is often exploited, phishing attacks have surged to unprecedented levels, with millions of credentials stolen globally each year, posing a severe threat to both individuals and organizations.
Trend Analysis Read MoreIn today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are not just a possibility but a daily reality, the question of who shoulders the burden of defense has never been more urgent, especially as sophisticated attacks like zero-day vulnerabilities—flaws...
Read MoreWhat happens when a federal agency tasked with defending the nation against cyber threats stumbles over its own efforts to keep its best talent? A staggering $138 million has been poured into a program meant to retain top cybersecurity experts at the...
Feature Article Read MoreIn an era where digital networks underpin nearly every facet of society, the concept of warfare has undergone a seismic shift, moving beyond the physical realm of tanks and troops to the intangible yet devastating domain of cyberspace.
Read MoreIn an era where cyber threats loom as large as physical warfare, a critical decision has emerged from the highest levels of government, shaping the nation's defense strategy.
Feature Article Read MoreWhat happens when a routine search for software turns into a gateway for cybercriminals to steal your data or cryptocurrency? Right now, thousands of Chinese-speaking Windows users are unwittingly walking into a trap set by a cunning SEO poisoning ca...
Feature Article Read MoreIn a staggering display of cyber aggression, a government organization recently became the target of an unprecedented Layer 7 (L7) DDoS attack, orchestrated by a botnet comprising an astonishing 5.76 million compromised devices.
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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