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About Darren Williams

Dr. Williams is a serial entrepreneur and founder of 3 technology startups over the last 20 years, two of which have been sold to public companies. He is currently the founder and CEO of BlackFog, Inc. a global cyber security company focusing on ransomware prevention and cyber warfare. Dr. Williams is responsible for strategic direction and leads global expansion for BlackFog and has pioneered anti data exfiltration technology for the prevention of cyber attacks across the globe. Dr. Williams holds a Ph.D. and Bachelor of Science with Honors from the University of Melbourne, authoring several scientific papers and software applications for auto-radiographic densitometry and analysis. He is a dual citizen of both Australia and the United States where he now resides.

Fast Flux Attacks Explained and How to Prevent Data Exfiltration

Find out how "fast fluxing," a technique used by cybercriminals and rogue nations to hide their online actions, poses a risk to national security and how BlackFog's technology stops sensitive data from being stolen.

2025-04-30T00:39:43+01:00April 25th, 2025|Data Exfiltration, Exploits, Ransomware|

BlackFog and Windows S mode

BlackFog requires a full edition of Windows in order to operate correctly. Restricted versions such as Windows S are insufficient as they limit third party installations outside of the app store. If you are running Windows S or Windows in S Mode you will need to switch to the full version of Windows which is [...]

2025-03-05T22:49:35+00:00March 5th, 2025|

TAG Blog Series 4 – An ADX Action Plan for Enterprise

In this 4th blog series, we explore the benefits of Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) and how BlackFog effectively implements this crucial on-device protection. We provide actionable recommendations for developing an ADX action plan tailored to various organizational needs and business scenarios, ensuring practical and effective deployment of ADX solutions.

2024-07-17T10:24:57+01:00October 14th, 2024|Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration, Research, Technology|

TAG Blog Series 3 – How ADX is Integrated by BlackFog

Integrating Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) solutions is essential for enterprise cybersecurity. This article examines how BlackFog's ADX enhances existing technologies by focusing on prevention and the shift-left paradigm. It illustrates ADX's effectiveness against ransomware and its support for modern managed security service providers, demonstrating how ADX integration creates a comprehensive security solution.

2024-07-17T10:24:03+01:00September 30th, 2024|Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration, Research, Technology|

TAG Blog Series 2 – How ADX is Integrated into the Enterprise

Integrating Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) solutions into an enterprise is crucial for effective cybersecurity. This article examines how BlackFog's commercial ADX solution enhances existing detection and response technologies by focusing on prevention and the shift-left paradigm. Using ransomware threats as an example, we illustrate how ADX mitigates device risks in typical business environments. Additionally, we explore how ADX supports the evolving needs of modern managed security service providers, ensuring comprehensive and proactive security measures.

2024-07-17T10:22:51+01:00September 16th, 2024|Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration, Research, Technology|

TAG Blog Series 1 – How ADX Supports and Implements Policy

Implementing Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) solutions is critical for enterprise security. This article provides guidance on establishing effective ADX deployment policies, with a focus on aligning them with business objectives and threat perceptions. Highlighting BlackFog's ADX solution, it explores proactive strategies to prevent data exfiltration, offering valuable insights for practitioners aiming to enhance their security posture.

2024-09-04T15:59:54+01:00September 2nd, 2024|Cybersecurity, Data Exfiltration, Research, Technology|

How High Level Cybercrime Groups Are Formed and Organized

We look at how organized cybercrime groups are formed and structured and how cybercriminals first connect online through hacking forums and dark web marketplaces, where they build reputations and specialize in roles like penetration testing, malware development, ransomware operations and money laundering. Over time, trusted partnerships and ad hoc "crews" emerge, which can formalize into defined criminal enterprises.

2024-06-24T13:03:21+01:00June 24th, 2024|Ransomware|