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AI apps are smart. Until they do something really dumb.
AI apps seem brilliant—until they expose secrets or spill user data without a clue. Behind the curtain? Chaos. Hackers, take aim.
CovertSwarm Ranks #23 on Clutch 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025
Clutch has recognized us for achieving one of the highest revenue growth rates from 2023 to 2024.
CovertSwarm Achieves Prestigious CBEST Accreditation
CovertSwarm becomes one of the few cybersecurity firms accredited under the Bank of England’s rigorous CBEST framework.
Julio Taylor joins CovertSwarm as CMO
CovertSwarm is proud to announce the appointment of Julio Taylor as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Reality Check: What Google’s Latest Report Tells Us About AI-Enabled Threat Actors
Google's latest threat intelligence report gives us something far more valuable than speculation: hard data on how threat actors are actually using AI.
Beware of Recruitment Scammers Impersonating CovertSwarm
Beware of individuals impersonating our company to issue fake job opportunities and associated offers.
CovertSwarm welcomes Nick Dibbern as Chief Financial Officer
CovertSwarm has announced the appointment of Nick Dibbern as Chief Financial Officer, joining the executive team at a time of significant growth and bringing extensive experience from roles at Carwow, Trainline, and Channel4.
James Dale joins CovertSwarm as Head of Adversarial Simulation Testing
CovertSwarm is proud to announce the appointment of James Dale as its new Head of Adversarial Simulation Testing.
CovertSwarm Achieves STAR-FS Accreditation
CovertSwarm has officially earned the prestigious STAR-FS (Simulated Target Attack & Response – Financial Services) accreditation from CREST.
Santa: The OG Ethical Hacker Smashing Your Home Security Since Forever
What’s red, white, and better at breaking into your home than anyone? That’s right—Santa Claus. Every year, this bearded infiltrator outpaces your security with his elite penetration tactics, bypassing physical barriers and sweet-talking his way past your defenses. Forget compliance…
CovertSwarm Secures Spot in TechRound’s Top 100 for 2024
We’re buzzing with excitement to share some incredible news—CovertSwarm has been ranked #31 in TechRound’s prestigious Top 100 list for 2024! This recognition underscores the relentless drive, cutting-edge innovation, and unique approach that we bring to cybersecurity every single day.…
Is Your Business Secured Like an Egg or an Onion?
Cybersecurity isn’t about building an impenetrable shell; it’s about creating a resilient system that keeps attackers out—or contains them if they get in.
An In-Depth Guide to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
The continually changing nature of today's workplace has made remote access technology essential.
Mitigating Credential Stuffing Attacks with IP Rotation: Strategies and Considerations
This article covers effective strategies to fight credential-stuffing attacks using IP rotation. By Ibai Castells
CovertSwarm at DEF CON 32: Insights from the Swarm
This time last week, our Swarm was taking over Las Vegas at DEF CON 32 - one of the biggest and oldest hacker conventions in the cyber security world.
How to Own DEF CON Like a Boss
The Swarm have landed in DEF CON, and we have some tips from our experts about surviving, and thriving, at this event.
Cybersecurity Glossary
Read this comprehensive list we've compiled to assist experts, C-level executives, and those embarking on a cybersecurity career in navigating the extensive array of terms in the ever-evolving cyberworld.
DEF CON 32: Discover the New CovertSwarm Badge
With the badge life community stronger than ever, we're excited to announce our second CovertSwarm badge for DEF CON 32.
Academy Launches Second Intake
CovertSwarm's Academy is opening the 2024 intake. Apply and start your cybersecurity journey as an ethical hacker.
Combining regulation with real-world security assurance: DORA and NIS2
Whether you’re a local financial startup or a multinational food distributor, understanding how DORA and NIS2 may affect your organization is vital. Both regulations are now in force.
CovertSwarm named by Clutch among Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
Clutch has recognized us for achieving one of the highest revenue growth rates from 2022 to 2023.
The Sunday Times – Best Places to Work
We have been included in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list.
Ellie Lancaster joins as Head of People and Culture
Ellie joins to continue developing the industry-leading culture CovertSwarm is being recognized for.
K8s – Pod to Node Escape Techniques
In this article we are exploring the breakout of a pod, to gain access to a node. This is performed by attackers to elevate their privileges in a Kubernetes environment.