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 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.
November 13, 2024

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – October 2024

October 2024 saw record-breaking DDoS attacks, with Vercara mitigating 1.4 Tbps, 459 Mpps, and preventing 6,635+ hours of downtime. Explore key trends.
November 13, 2024

Vercara WAF Analysis Report – October 2024

October 2024: Vercara's UltraWAF processed 595M+ web requests, identifying 16.97% as malicious. Explore trends in bot traffic, XML exploits, and top industries.
November 5, 2024

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – October 25 – October 31, 2024

New Qilin.B ransomware variant, Gophish phishing risks, UnitedHealth data breach, and Cisco VPN DoS flaw highlight evolving cybersecurity threats.
October 16, 2024

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – October 4 – October 10, 2024

RPKI vulnerabilities, North Korean hackers, and Gorilla botnet pose threats to global internet security. Learn how Vercara protects against these evolving risks.
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