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 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 MoreA highly sophisticated and persistent cyberespionage campaign has been actively targeting entities across Asia, demonstrating the long-term strategic objectives of the advanced persistent threat group known as Evasive Panda, or Daggerfly.
Read MoreThe persistent fragmentation of risk management functions across an enterprise represents one of the most significant, yet often overlooked, barriers to achieving sustained business performance and strategic agility.
Read MoreA sweeping, continent-wide dragnet involving 19 nations has culminated in over 574 arrests, signaling a potential shift in the high-stakes battle against Africa's burgeoning cybercrime syndicates.
Feature Article Read MoreThe digital extortion landscape has fundamentally transformed from a series of isolated criminal acts into a persistent and systemic threat to global economic stability.
Roundup Article Read MoreThe once-theoretical threat of autonomous AI-driven cyberattacks has decisively crossed into reality, ushering in an era where the very tools designed to advance human progress are being turned into sophisticated weapons for global espionage.
Read MoreIn a significant victory for international law enforcement's protracted battle against sophisticated cybercrime, a key Ukrainian national has pleaded guilty to orchestrating devastating ransomware attacks against major corporations across the globe.
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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