Richard Wallace
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Richard is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Vercara, leveraging over 23 years of military leadership and expertise in intelligence and data analytics. Driven by a mission to education and inform individuals on the current cyber threat landscape and how those threats could impact organizations. As an army veteran, Richard is a recipient of the Legion of Merit and multiple Bronze Star Medals.

Articles by Richard Wallace

March 19, 2025

Infrastructure Trends and Traffic Insights

Vercara’s February 2025 report covers DDoS, DNS, and WAF threats. UltraDDoS Protect blocked 4,372 attacks, UltraDNS processed 2.41T queries, and UltraWAF handled 646M web requests. Discover how UltraDNS, UltraDDoS Protect, and UltraWAF secure critical infrastructure domains.
March 13, 2025

Vercara WAF Analysis Report

In February 2025, Vercara’s UltraWAF processed 646M web requests, with a 7.9% rise in malicious traffic. Attackers exploited WAF misconfigurations and API flaws.
March 12, 2025

Vercara DNS Analysis Report

In February 2025, Vercara’s UltraDNS processed 6.86T queries, with IPv6 adoption rising. DNS security remains critical, as attack complexity and HTTPS queries increase.
March 11, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report

In February 2025, Vercara tracked 4,372 DDoS attacks, with mega attacks surging 550%. Financial Services faced 95% of attacks, highlighting rising cyber threats.
February 24, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – February 14 – February 20, 2025

FinalDraft malware exploits Outlook email drafts for stealthy C2, evading detection. Also covers PostgreSQL zero-day, MageCart attacks, ransomware trends & DDoS threats.
February 24, 2025

Annual DDoS Report 2024 Trends And Insights

Discover the 2024 DDoS Report: record attacks, evolving trends, and how Vercara UltraDDoS Protect secures your digital infrastructure.
February 24, 2025

UltraDDoS Protect Annual Distributed Denial-of-Service Analysis January – December 2024

Explore the 2024 UltraDDoS Protect report: 270,405 DDoS attacks, record surges, and rising carpet bombing trends reveal evolving cyber threats.
February 4, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – January 24 – January 30, 2025

GitLab XSS vulnerability, JavaScript attacks, Hellcat ransomware, API vulnerabilities—discover how Vercara's UltraWAF, UltraDDR, and UltraAPI enhance security and resilience.
January 16, 2025

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – January 3 – January 9, 2025

AI phishing targets executives with hyper-personalized emails; DoubleClickjacking bypasses defenses; new malware & botnet threats challenge cybersecurity.
January 10, 2025

Vercara DDoS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara mitigated 3,102 DDoS attacks, preventing 1,137 hours of downtime. Mega attacks rose 75%, with a surge in packet volume tactics.
January 10, 2025

Vercara DNS Analysis Report – December 2024

In December 2024, Vercara processed 4.20 trillion DNS queries, marking a 1.49% increase. IPv6 adoption rose, while DDoS attacks surged by 190.74%.
December 16, 2024

Vercara’s Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Report – December 6 – December 12, 2024

FBI warns of GenAI in scams, Termite ransomware targets global firms, HTML tactics bypass filters, and Operation PowerOFF dismantles DDoS-for-hire platforms.
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