Mathew J. Schwartz

Mathew J. Schwartz

Executive Editor, DataBreachToday & Europe, ISMG

Schwartz is an award-winning journalist with two decades of experience in magazines, newspapers and electronic media. He has covered the information security and privacy sector throughout his career. Before joining Information Security Media Group in 2014, where he now serves as the executive editor, DataBreachToday and for European news coverage, Schwartz was the information security beat reporter for InformationWeek and a frequent contributor to DarkReading, among other publications. He lives in Scotland.


AxLocker Ransomware Adds a Twist: Stealing Discord Tokens

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  November 23, 2022

Basics Will Block Most Ransomware Hits, Says UK Cyber Chief

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  November 7, 2022

Remembering Vitali Kremez, Threat Intelligence Researcher

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  November 3, 2022

Ransomware: 'Amateur' Tactics Lead Fewer Victims to Pay

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 31, 2022

Will Twitter Sink or Swim Under Elon Musk's Direction?

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 28, 2022

Vice Society Wielding Multiple Strains of Ransomware

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 26, 2022

Botnet Server Harvesting 167,000 Card Dumps Discovered

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 25, 2022

Security Alert: Daixin Ransomware Targets Healthcare

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 24, 2022

Why Are We So Stupid About Passwords? SSH and RDP Edition

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 21, 2022

More Russian Organizations Feeling Ransomware Pain

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 20, 2022

REvil and Conti Ransomware Spinoffs Refine Attack Strategies

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 19, 2022

After the Sullivan Verdict: A CISO's Guide to Avoiding Jail

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  October 18, 2022

Uber Ex-CSO's Trial: Who's Responsible for Breach Reporting?

Mathew J. Schwartz  •  September 23, 2022

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