Ransomware isn’t just malware anymore. It’s an ecosystem. Modern #ransomware groups increasingly operate affiliate programs that look a lot like SaaS platforms - developers build the infrastructure, affiliates run the attacks, and profits are shared across the network.
https://medium.com/@matt_black/how-ransomware-turned-cybercrime-into-a-scalable-saas-business-6319b007e307

The energy grid was built to move electricity - not data. That’s changing quickly. Modern energy infrastructure increasingly depends on connected systems that monitor distributed assets and maintain reliability in real time.
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/the-energy-grid-is-becoming-a-data-network-aa09c66e08cd

Outdoor security cameras aren’t just recording anymore - they’re interpreting behavior. RADAR-assisted detection, on-device intelligence, and contextual alerts are changing what perimeter security actually means. My take on the shift 👇
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/why-outdoor-security-cameras-are-becoming-behavioral-systems-565ab35888be

Cities don’t become safer because they add more technology. They become safer when their systems can observe and adapt in real time and stay reliably connected. #SmartCities #PublicSafety
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/shaping-safer-streets-through-intelligent-solutions-5087b1d309da

The Predictions That Matter Aren’t About Technology #Enterprise #Predictions #AI
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/the-predictions-that-matter-arent-about-technology-1d3a9aa8a36f

Cities don’t fail loudly anymore. They fail quietly, through small breakdowns in systems most people never see.
#SmartCities #Infrastructure #Connectivity
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/the-hidden-tech-transformations-powering-modern-urban-life-and-what-happens-when-they-fail-c6e6042ace82

The State of Darknet Marketplaces in 2025: What Threat Intelligence Analysts Need to Know #DarkWeb #ThreatIntelligence #OSINT #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #ThreatActors
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/the-state-of-darknet-marketplaces-in-2025-what-threat-intelligence-analysts-need-to-know-b664723b5fd6

Smarter Buildings Start with Awareness, Not Automation #IoT #SmartBuildings
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/smarter-buildings-start-with-awareness-not-automation-60566873683b

How Threat Actors Choose Their Names - and What Their Darknet Identities Reveal #ThreatActors #ThreatIntelligence #OSINT
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/how-threat-actors-choose-their-names-and-what-their-darknet-identities-reveal-c2091e965006

Rethinking HR Transformation: From Projects to Living Systems #HR #EnterpriseTechnology
> https://medium.com/@matt_black/rethinking-hr-transformation-from-projects-to-living-systems-a011ffd841ef