Topical Shifts in the Dark Web: A Longitudinal Analysis of Content from the Cybercrime Ecosystem

The dark web hosts a dynamic ecosystem of cybercrime forums and marketplaces that adapt to law enforcement pressure, technological change, and economic incentives. Prior research has extracted cyber threat intelligence from these platforms using static snapshots, with limited attention to how...

A Decade-Long Landscape of Advanced Persistent Threats: Longitudinal Analysis and Global Trends

An advanced persistent threat APT refers to a covert, long-term cyberattack, typically conducted by state-sponsored actors, targeting critical sectors and often remaining undetected for long periods. In response, collective intelligence from around the globe collaborates to identify and trace...

Virtual Reality, Real Problems: a Longitudinal Security Analysis of VR Firmware

Virtual Reality VR technology is rapidly growing in recent years. VR devices such as Meta Quest 3 utilize numerous sensors to collect users' data to provide an immersive experience. Due to the extensive data collection and the immersive nature, the security of VR devices is paramount. Leading VR...