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 a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through cybersecurity circles, a sophisticated Chinese operation known as ForgeCraft has been uncovered as a major player in the production and sale of counterfeit identification documents targeting...
Read MoreIn the shadowy realm of cybersecurity, a disturbing trend has emerged as malicious actors increasingly exploit trusted tools to orchestrate devastating attacks, with ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a widely used Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) soft...
Read MoreIn 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 MoreA severe zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in widely used BeyondTrust remote access products, creating a critical security risk for organizations that rely on self-hosted instances for privileged access management.
Read MoreThe digital security model that protects nearly every aspect of modern life was conceived during an era of mainframe computers and punch cards, long before the internet became a ubiquitous and adversarial environment.
Read MoreA successful cyber attack on a major governmental body often conjures images of widespread chaos and compromised secrets, but the recent targeted intrusion against the European Commission on January 30 paints a far more nuanced picture of resilience.
Read MoreDeep within the digital veins of America's most essential services, a silent and methodical preparation for a new kind of warfare is underway, orchestrated by a sophisticated group with ties to the Chinese state.
Feature Article Read MoreIn the complex digital ecosystem where trust is a currency, the very tools designed to build and create can be twisted into weapons of espionage, turning a developer's trusted companion into an unseen spy.
Read MoreThe confirmation of a cyberattack against a major payment processor instantly triggers widespread concern, focusing public attention squarely on the security of personal financial information.
FAQ Read MoreA sophisticated global ransomware campaign has been uncovered, revealing how the long-standing Phorpiex hacker network is leveraging deceptive Windows shortcut files to deploy a potent offline ransomware variant.
Read MoreRecent security breaches at high-profile governmental bodies, including the Dutch Data Protection Authority and the European Union's Judicial Council, have sent a shockwave through the cybersecurity community, escalating concerns that widespread atta...
Read MoreThe very software designed to fortify thousands of government mobile devices against intrusion became the unlocked door through which attackers compromised the European Commission’s central command, revealing a critical vulnerability at the heart of...
Feature Article Read MoreThat seemingly harmless black-and-white square you scan for a restaurant menu or a quick payment now serves as a potential gateway for sophisticated cybercriminals.
Trend Analysis Read MoreThe rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has created a profound dilemma for the cybersecurity industry, as the same large language models capable of writing secure code can also be used to discover and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities at an unp...
Read MoreThe era of treating cybersecurity incident response plans as static, shelf-worn documents has definitively ended, replaced by a new reality where rapid, precise, and transparent action is not just best practice but a legal mandate.
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