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.
The frontlines of modern warfare are no longer confined to physical battlefields, as digital assaults have evolved from isolated technical incidents into potent and strategic instruments of geopolitical statecraft.
Read MoreA new legislative directive embedded within the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is poised to fundamentally reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence security for any organization working with the U.S.
Read MoreFor years, the specter of a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" has haunted military strategists and policymakers, painting a grim picture of digital attacks crippling a nation's infrastructure and bringing society to a standstill.
Read MoreThe recent cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover serves as a stark illustration of how a single digital vulnerability can trigger catastrophic real-world operational failure, sending shockwaves through the entire automotive industry.
Market Analysis Read MoreIn a stunning conclusion to one of the most audacious crypto heists ever recorded, Ilya Lichtenstein, the self-admitted architect behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach, has walked free from prison years ahead of schedule.
Profile Article Read MoreThe digital sinews connecting hundreds of thousands of defense contractors to the U.S. Department of War represent one of the most critical, and targeted, supply chains on the planet.
Feature Article Read MoreThe once-clear line between a legitimate corporate communication and a sophisticated phishing attempt has been irrevocably blurred by artificial intelligence, transforming cyber extortion from a manageable risk into an existential business threat.
Best Practices Guide Read MoreThe frontiers of modern conflict are no longer defined by geographic borders but by the invisible streams of data that connect our world, a domain where state-sponsored actors now wage a relentless shadow war for digital supremacy.
Trend Analysis 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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