Richard Wallace
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Richard is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Vercara, leveraging over 23 years of military leadership and expertise in intelligence and data analytics. Driven by a mission to education and inform individuals on the current cyber threat landscape and how those threats could impact organizations. As an army veteran, Richard is a recipient of the Legion of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Medals.

Articles by Richard Wallace

February 24, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – February 14 – February 20, 2025

FinalDraft malware exploits Outlook email drafts for stealthy C2, evading detection. Also covers PostgreSQL zero-day, MageCart attacks, ransomware trends & DDoS threats.
February 24, 2025

Annual DDoS Report 2024 Trends And Insights

Discover the 2024 DDoS Report: record attacks, evolving trends, and how Vercara UltraDDoS Protect secures your digital infrastructure.
February 24, 2025

UltraDDoS Protect Annual Distributed Denial-of-Service Analysis January – December 2024

Explore the 2024 UltraDDoS Protect report: 270,405 DDoS attacks, record surges, and rising carpet bombing trends reveal evolving cyber threats.
February 18, 2025

Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights – January 2025

Vercara’s infrastructure report covers DDoS, DNS, and WAF threats. In January 2025, UltraDDoS Protect blocked 4,982 attacks, UltraDNS processed 4.18T queries, and UltraWAF handled 713M web requests. Discover how UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF secure critical infrastructure domains.
February 4, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – January 24 – January 30, 2025

GitLab XSS vulnerability, JavaScript attacks, Hellcat ransomware, API vulnerabilities—discover how Vercara's UltraWAF, UltraDDR, and UltraAPI enhance security and resilience.
January 16, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – January 3 – January 9, 2025

AI phishing targets executives with hyper-personalized emails; DoubleClickjacking bypasses defenses; new malware & botnet threats challenge cybersecurity.
January 10, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara mitigated 3,102 DDoS attacks, preventing 1,137 hours of downtime. Mega attacks rose 75%, with a surge in packet volume tactics.
January 10, 2025

Vercara DNS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara processed 4.20 trillion DNS queries, marking a 1.49% increase. IPv6 adoption rose, while DDoS attacks surged by 190.74%.
December 16, 2024

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – December 6 – December 12, 2024

FBI warns of GenAI in scams, Termite ransomware targets global firms, HTML tactics bypass filters, and Operation PowerOFF dismantles DDoS-for-hire platforms.
November 25, 2024

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – November 15 – November 21, 2024

SVG phishing evades detection, WordPress plugin flaw risks millions, botnets exploit IoT, and major data breach impacts 750,000 patients.
November 14, 2024

Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights – October 2024

October 2024: Vercara mitigated record DDoS attacks, handled 4.09T DNS queries, and processed 595M+ web requests. Explore trends and security insights.
November 13, 2024

Vercara DNS Analysis Report – October 2024

UltraDNS processed 4.09T queries, saw a 6.31% traffic rise, and mitigated 101 DDoS attacks. Explore trends in DNSSEC and IPv6 adoption.
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