Sead Fadilpašić

Sead is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He writes about IT (cloud, IoT, 5G, VPN) and cybersecurity (ransomware, data breaches, laws and regulations). In his career, spanning more than a decade, he’s written for numerous media outlets, including Al Jazeera Balkans. He’s also held several modules on content writing for Represent Communications.

Articles by: Sead Fadilpašić

Cisco

Cisco takes its developer hub offline following data theft

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Cisco stands by its assessment that there was no breach, despite contrary evidence.

Ransomware

Nidec confirms ransomware attack leaked company data online

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Nidec decided not to pay ransom for the stolen files.

Meltdown and Spectre

Intel and AMD chips are under attack from a new generation of Spectre threats

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Both companies acknowledged the existence of new flaws and are addressing them.

Security

Microsoft claims it found a major macOS security bug that could put all your data at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The company claims to have found evidence of in-the-wild abuse.

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Keep your private data private with this amazing Incogni deal

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Remove yourself online, for 58% off. The deal only lasts a week.

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Insurance giant Globe Life says it's being extorted by hackers

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Globe Life says it did not suffer a ransomware attack but it did lose customer data.

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That Google Meet invite could be a fake, hiding some dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Be careful when receiving video call invitations, especially those bringing up camera and microphone errors.

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Microsoft says it has lost 'weeks' worth of security logs for some products

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A bug caused Microsoft to lose the logs for multiple products.

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Critical Kubernetes Image Builder credential vulnerability allows for virtual machine SSH access

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A patch is already available, so make sure to apply it ASAP.

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Google says it has made big steps in improving memory safety

By Sead Fadilpašić published

C and C++ aren't going away any time soon.

Cyberattack

CISA issues advisory on Iranian brokers selling access to critical infrastructure

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The advisory contains important guidelines on staying secure and spotting attacks.

Data leak

Hundreds of thousands of CVs leaked - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A company kept its database unprotected on the internet, leaving hundreds of thousands of CVs open.

Anonymous Hacker

DDoS cybercriminals who hit big tech and FBI charged by US

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Two members of Anonymous Sudan are no longer anonymous as indictments are unsealed.

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Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A scammer was working for four months at the company, stealing sensitive information.

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Google warns attackers are getting worryingly good at exploiting zero-days

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Better detection tools have forced hackers to move faster and the trend is likely to continue.

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How to hide my email address

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Concealing your email address from the public is a critical step in preserving your online privacy and safety. Here's how you do it.

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Critical severity flaw warning issued by CISA for SolarWinds Web Help Desk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A bug discovered last summer is being actively exploited so make sure you apply the patch.

Kaspersky antivirus still being used in US despite ban

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Consumers don't want their licenses to go to waste.

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Another red teaming tool has been hijacked by criminals — EDRSilencer used to muffle defensive security tools

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Trend Micro spotted crooks using EDRSilencer to mute security programs.

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Chinese threat actors may have already breached UK critical infrastructure, ministers told

By Sead Fadilpašić published

UK government is saying very little on the matter but apparently, the government has known for months.

Jetpack

This top WordPress plugin has a major security flaw potentially affecting millions of sites

By Sead Fadilpašić published

More than 100 versions of Jetpack were carrying a huge security hole which was now fixed.

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Best email client of 2024

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Updated What should a great email client offer, and which one should you choose?

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Microsoft issues guidance on how best to hit back against Kerberoasting AD attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Kerberoasting is growing more effective, forcing Microsoft to react.

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Medical data of almost 400,000 Americans stolen: Here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A supply-chain attack struck Gryphon Healthcare and an unnamed partner, resulting in the loss of sensitive data.

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Cisco investigates breach after data put up for sale on BreachForums

By Sead Fadilpašić published

IntelBroker and friends are selling yet another archive and Cisco is taking notice.

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