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State of Systems: Episode 1

This powerful debut episode dives deep into how layered security, patching gaps, and phishing attacks define today’s cybercrime landscape. Watch now to see how you can stay ahead of the threats.

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R-COM Consulting’s Duncan and Marcus sit down with cybersecurity expert Mark Stockley — author of Malwarebytes’ State of Malware 2025, Cybercrime in the Age of AI, and The Ransomware Prevention Guide.

They dive deep into how AI is supercharging cybercrime, what today’s ransomware attacks really look like, and why small and medium-sized businesses are now squarely in the crosshairs. Mark breaks down the ransomware economy, shares jaw-dropping real-world examples (yes, even deepfake Zoom kidnaps), and explains why 2025 marks a dangerous turning point: the rise of agentic AI.

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