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Jade Brown

Jade Brown is a Threat Researcher at Bitdefender who leverages her cybersecurity strategy and intelligence analysis expertise to examine adversaries and emerging challenges in cyber defense. A security thought leader and Mandarin speaker, she also has expertise in Chinese studies and wargaming. Jade's specialties include threat detection and emulation, ransomware gang investigation, and malware analysis. Her credentials include EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and GIAC's Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) and Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) designations.

Recent Posts

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Threat Research

Mar 24, 2026

Ransomware Attacks Against the US: 2026 Insights

Bitdefender has analyzed the movements of dozens of ransomware groups executing campaigns ...

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Advanced Persistent Threats , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief

Mar 11, 2026

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | March 2026

Ransomware Group AtomSilo Returns After 5 Year Absence

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief

Feb 10, 2026

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | February 2026

The 0APT Ransomware Hoax: A New Threat Sounds a False Alarm

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Threat Intelligence

Feb 09, 2026

No Encryptors, No Problem: The Coinbase Cartel Ransomware Group

The ransomware threat actor Coinbase Cartel first emerged in September 2025 and claimed 14 ...

#Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Jan 13, 2026

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | January 2026

LockBit Is Back! This edition of the Bitdefender Threat Debrief covers the latest ...

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Dec 10, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | December 2025

Growing RaaS Partners and Affiliates Spark Divide on Perceived Connections This edition of ...

#Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Nov 13, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | November 2025

The ALPHV Insiders: Cyber Defenders Who Cast a Shadow on Enterprise Security This edition of ...

#Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Oct 14, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | October 2025

LockBit Lives On with Version 5.0 and a New Partnership This edition of the Bitdefender ...

#Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief

Sep 09, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | September 2025

Salesloft Drift supply chain attack lands a devastating blow to tech and connected customers

#SMB Security , #Enterprise Security , #Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Threat Intelligence

Sep 04, 2025

SafePay Ransomware: How a Non-RaaS Group Executes Rapid Fire Attacks

Ransomware groups continue to evolve their tactics, but few have made as sharp an impact in ...

#Ransomware , #Threat Research , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Aug 19, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | August 2025

ScatteredSpider Team Up with LAPSUS$ and ShinyHunters: More Growth, More Bragging?

#Ransomware , #Bitdefender Threat Debrief , #Threat Intelligence

Jul 11, 2025

Bitdefender Threat Debrief | July 2025

Global Hits the Ground Running with RaaS Release