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 era where digital threats loom larger than ever, state and local government agencies across the United States find themselves on the front lines of a relentless cyber battle, often ill-equipped to defend against sophisticated attacks.
Read MoreIn an era where cyber threats loom large over essential services, a striking reality emerges: critical infrastructure sectors like utilities, manufacturing, and transportation are increasingly vulnerable to attacks targeting operational technology (O...
Read MoreImagine a single breach in a widely used marketing tool rippling through major tech giants, exposing sensitive data and shaking trust in interconnected software systems, a scenario that became reality with a supply-chain attack on Salesloft’s Drift p...
Roundup Article Read MoreIn the aftermath of a $1 million fine levied by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in October 2024 for misleading disclosures related to the SolarWinds cyberattack, Avaya Holdings Corp.
Read MoreIn a world where geopolitical tensions continue to simmer and the nature of conflict evolves at an unprecedented pace, the biennial defense exhibition in London, scheduled for September 9, stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration for milita...
Read MoreIn an era where digital threats loom larger than ever, ransomware has emerged as a devastating force, locking critical data and extorting millions from businesses, hospitals, and governments across the globe, with attacks halting operations and drain...
Imagine a scenario where a single flaw in a seemingly harmless marketing tool could unlock the doors to sensitive data across multiple tech giants, posing a severe threat to cybersecurity.
Technology Review Read MoreWhat happens when a simple scroll through your Facebook feed turns into a gateway for cybercriminals to seize control of your digital life? For countless Android users, this chilling reality has emerged with the rise of Brokewell spyware, a malicious...
Feature Article 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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