With a career steeped in the intricacies of cybersecurity, Malik Haidar has made a name for himself as a formidable force against cyber threats, particularly in multinational corporations. His insights bridge the dense technical domain and strategic business imperatives critical for robust
The landscape of industrial sectors is facing an unprecedented challenge with the surge in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure. This increase, reflected by a rise in documented incidents, highlights the essential need for adopting robust cybersecurity best practices. The
In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks have become a prevalent threat, with affiliate models rising as a notorious technique in perpetrating these malicious deeds. These models employ a decentralized approach, akin to a cartel operation, enabling cybercriminals to
Could an invisible digital intruder really bring a bustling city to its knees? In the spring of 2019, Baltimore discovered the chilling reality of precisely such an attack when its city services were ensnared by a cybercriminal's web. The operational paralysis revealed the vulnerabilities of
In a world increasingly driven by digital transformation, the alarming statistic of a nearly 500% increase in ransomware attacks over the past two years highlights a growing threat that cybersecurity experts cannot afford to ignore. Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) is fast becoming a disruptive force
Surging as the foremost ransomware threat in 2025, Qilin ransomware, also known as Agenda, revealed its frighteningly sophisticated nature with 72 data leak disclosures. Operational since July 2022, Qilin has revolutionized its approach by adopting the NETXLOADER, a .NET-based loader that enables