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.
What happens when a tech titan like Google, a fortress of innovation and security, falls victim to a scam as old as the telephone itself? In a shocking turn of events last June, the notorious cybercriminal group ShinyHunters infiltrated Google’s inte...
Feature Article Read MoreWhat happens when a single individual orchestrates a digital theft so audacious that it drains millions from a government agency like the IRS? The story of Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, unveils a chilling tale of cybe...
Feature Article Read MoreIn an era where digital battlegrounds are as critical as physical ones, the emergence of non-state cyber actors has profoundly disrupted the traditional legal structures that govern armed conflict, notably the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC).
Read MoreIn the fast-paced and ever-shifting world of financial markets, prosecuting cases of market manipulation has emerged as a daunting task for U.S.
Read MoreIn an era where digital landscapes are as contested as physical borders, a startling revelation from Microsoft has exposed a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated by the Kremlin, directly targeting foreign embassies in Moscow through lo...
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a defining force in modern cyber warfare, transforming the battlefield with its dual-use capabilities.
Technology Review Read MoreIn an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving, protecting critical infrastructure has become one of the most pressing challenges globally.
Read MoreIn recent years, the digital landscape has been increasingly shaped by the rapid evolution of deepfake technology, which leverages artificial intelligence to create convincingly realistic, yet entirely falsified, audio and video content.
Industry Report 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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