STATE OF SYSTEMS – Episode 1: ThreatDown and Cybercrime In the Age Of AI

In this powerful debut episode of State of Systems, R-COM Consulting’s Duncan and Marcus sit down with cybersecurity expert Mark Stockley, author of Malwarebytes’ State of Malware 2025, Cybercrime in the Age of AI, and The Ransomware Prevention Guide.

They dive deep into how AI is supercharging cybercrime, what today’s ransomware attacks really look like, and why small and medium-sized businesses are now squarely in the crosshairs. Mark breaks down the ransomware economy, shares jaw-dropping real-world examples (yes, even deepfake Zoom kidnaps) and explains why 2025 marks a dangerous turning point: the rise of agentic AI.

If you want to know how to defend your business – not just now, but in the very near future – this episode is essential listening.

Explore the reports featured in this episode via the show notes or head straight to ThreatDown.com to access the Threat Center.

Links: R-Com x Threatdown: https://r-comconsulting.com/partners/threatdown/