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 University of Sydney is confronting a significant cybersecurity incident after its officials uncovered suspicious activity within an online IT code library, leading to the compromise of historical data files containing the personal information of...
Read MoreThe proliferation of advanced generative artificial intelligence tools has dangerously democratized cybercrime, effectively placing sophisticated attack capabilities into the hands of even the most unskilled malicious actors.
As millions of individuals across the United Kingdom prepare to finalize their financial affairs, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs has issued a stark warning regarding a significant surge in fraudulent activity targeting taxpayers ahead of the Self...
Read MoreIn the shadowy digital economy where ransomware profits are measured in the tens of millions, the ability to anonymously move and cash out stolen funds is the lifeblood of cybercrime.
Read MoreA sprawling and highly sophisticated cyberespionage campaign attributed to a China-linked threat actor has successfully compromised dozens of high-value government and telecommunications organizations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, operating with a...
Read MoreIn an unexpected reversal of its recent expansion into personal data monitoring, Google has announced it will be discontinuing its dark web reporting tool, a service designed to alert users when their sensitive information appeared on illicit corners...
Read MoreThe global digital landscape is facing a critical vulnerability that technology alone cannot mend, as a persistent and deepening shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals directly correlates with an alarming increase in the frequency and financ...
Read MoreThe security of an entire nation's critical infrastructure can now hinge on a single, overlooked software update for a common and widely deployed network firewall.
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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