Hackers & Threats

With a distinguished career spent on the front lines of corporate cyber defense, Malik Haidar has a unique vantage point on the evolving tactics of state-sponsored threat actors. He joins us today to dissect a recent espionage campaign by the notorious group APT28, offering a masterclass in modern

In the complex and often shadowy world of cybercrime, a clear picture of the global response has been elusive. Today, we sit down with Malik Haidar, a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has spent his career on the front lines, combating digital threats for multinational corporations. Drawing on a

Introduction: The Rise of Specialized State-Sponsored Cybercrime The shadowy world of state-sponsored hacking is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from monolithic entities toward highly specialized, mission-driven units. Recent analysis from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike on the

In the shadowy world of cyber espionage, a new and deeply disturbing tactic has emerged where the raw grief of a nation is meticulously weaponized to turn activists into victims. A sophisticated campaign, uncovered in January 2026 and codenamed "RedKitten," is targeting Iranian human

With a distinguished career spent on the front lines of corporate cybersecurity, Malik Haidar has dissected the complex tactics of state-sponsored threat actors and criminal hackers alike. His work provides a critical bridge between deep technical analysis and high-level business strategy, making

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, where anonymity is paramount, a single act of hubris can often lead to the complete unraveling of a sophisticated criminal enterprise, a truth recently demonstrated in the investigation of the notorious Badbox 2.0 botnet. A rival operator's simple boast on