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.
Imagine a battlefield where the fiercest clashes unfold not on land or in the air, but within the invisible realm of cyberspace—a domain where a single breach can disrupt entire nations.
Read MoreImagine a sprawling digital ecosystem where businesses entrust their most sensitive customer data to a cloud-based platform, only to discover that a seemingly trusted third-party app has opened a backdoor for cybercriminals.
Technology Review Read MoreImagine a quiet holiday evening, with offices empty and employees enjoying a well-deserved break, only for a ransomware attack to silently infiltrate critical systems, undetected until it's too late.
Research Summary Read MoreIn an era where digital battlegrounds are as critical as physical ones, the U.S. Air Force Reserve has taken a bold step forward by unveiling a groundbreaking unit dedicated to offensive cyber operations.
Read MoreImagine a digital world where billions of dollars vanish into thin air, only to resurface in the hands of cybercriminals with no trace of their origin.
Technology Review Read MoreImagine a shadowy digital underworld where illicit funds are masked with just a few clicks, allowing criminals to launder money undetected through complex cryptocurrency transactions.
Read MoreIn an era where digital battlegrounds are as critical as physical ones, the revelation that a state-sponsored threat actor targeted SonicWall’s MySonicWall cloud backup service sends a chilling reminder of the stakes in cybersecurity.
Read MoreThe call sounds exactly like a cabinet official, the cadence familiar, the directive urgent, and within minutes money moves or a diplomatic message warps; that is the stakes Congress weighed as cloned voices, deepfake videos, and fabricated texts lea...
Feature ArticleCybercriminals 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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