--- title: "SOS EPISODE ONE: THREATDOWN AND CYBERCRIME IN THE AGE OF AI" description: R-Com talks to ThreatDown’s Mark Stockley about modern cybersecurity, real-world threats, and why endpoint protection needs a serious rethink. image: https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/hubfs/SOS%20THREATDOWN/pODCAST%20SOS%20PAGE%20HEADER%20(4).png --- [![r-com-consulting-logo](https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/r-com-consulting-logo.png?width=168&height=59&name=r-com-consulting-logo.png "r-com-consulting-logo")](https://r-comtechnical.com/) - [Home](https://r-comconsulting.com/) - [About](https://r-comconsulting.com/about/) - [Podcast](https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/state-of-systems-podcast?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/r-cominteltheblog?hsLang=en) - [Partners](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/) - [Threatdown](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/threatdown/) - [Omnissa](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/omnissa/) - [Acronis](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/acronis/) - [AWS](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/aws/) - [Citrix](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/citrix/) - [Dell](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/dell/) - [Hewlett Packard Enterprise](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/hewlett-packard-enterprise/) - [IGEL OS](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/igel-os/) - [Microsoft](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/microsoft/) - [VMware](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/vmware/) - [Veeam](https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/veeam/) - [Solutions](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/) - [App Security](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/app-security/) - [BSI Refurbished Technology](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/bsi-refurbished-technology/) - [Data Centre Virtualisation](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/data-centre-virtualisation/) - [Digital Workspace](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/digital-workspace/) - [3rd Party Maintenence](https://r-comconsulting.com/solutions/3rd-party-maintenance/) - [Contact](https://r-comconsulting.com/contact/) ![Podcast SOS Page Header](https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/hubfs/SOS%20THREATDOWN/pod%20page.png) ## 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. [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfCb1GqxcMQ) 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. ### Download ThreatDown's Featured Reports If you want to know how to defend your business — not just now, but in the very near future — explore ThreatDown's reports featured in this episode below or head straight to [ThreatDown.com](https://www.threatdown.com) to access the Threat Center. ![CYBERCRIME REPORT IMAGE](https://resources.r-comconsulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CYBERCRIME%20REPORT%20IMAGE.webp?width=735&height=415&name=CYBERCRIME%20REPORT%20IMAGE.webp) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of cybercrime, empowering attackers to launch more sophisticated attacks, and ushering in a new era of autonomous AI-driven threats. Stay informed and protected with the guide to AI. 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