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

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Gootloader malware returns with fake NDA scam - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

After a six-month hiatus, Gootloader is back to its old tricks - but it has gone through a few changes too.

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Watch those typos - email mistakes are causing significant security issues

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Emails sent to the wrong address cause quite a lot of trouble and rake up billions in fines.

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Is your website looking outdated? We've got the perfect deal you need to revamp your website

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

One of the best website builders around is discounted - make sure you don't miss the offer.

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We have an exclusive deal from Squarespace just in time for Black Friday- get your website up and running this November

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Read on to find an exclusive code from Squarespace only for TechRadar readers.

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SonicWall blames state hackers for damaging data breach

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Someone broke into SonicWall's cloud backup service and stole files - and the company thinks it knows who is to blame.

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Three of the biggest cybercrime gangs around appear to be teaming up - which could be bad news for all of us

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters are making it official, and joining forces to terrorize organizations everywhere.

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Microsoft Teams really could be bad for your (security) health - hackers spoof bosses, send fake messages, and more

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Microsoft says it fixed the issue without needing any user action.

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Millions of developers could be open to attack after critical flaw exploited - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

An npm package with 2 million weekly downloads found vulnerable but a patch is available.

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Apache OpenOffice says it wasn't hit by cyberattack - despite ransomware hacker claims

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Akira says it's about to leak gigabytes of sensitive data, but OpenOffice says it doesn't even have that type of data.

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Russian hackers hit Windows machines via Linux VMs with new custom malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hiding malware in VMs bypasses security protections and hides traffic.

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Hostinger wants to reinvent the email - unsurprisingly, using AI

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Web hosting powerhouse builds its own email service - with AI baked in.

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These are the vital components of a good cybersecurity solution

By Sead Fadilpašić published

There is no universal checklist of exactly X features that a cybersecurity solution must have, but these should be prioritized.

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One of the most devious malware strains might have been cracked - and it's all thanks to Gen AI

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Check Point Research experts use ChatGPT to uncover a lot about XLoader.

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AMD confirms some Zen 5 CPUs have a worrying security flaw that could put users at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

AMD finds a vulnerability in the RDSEED hardware-based random number generator.

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Microsoft warns a key OpenAI API is being exploited to launch cyberattacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

OpenAI’s Assistants API serves as a C2 server, hiding malicious communication in plain sight.

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Here are the 5 essential features an EDR should have

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Despite some vendors using slightly different terminology or emphasizing certain aspects, the core functionalities are consistent across the board.

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Cybersecurity experts accused of carrying out their own attacks using dangerous ransomware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

At least five attacks were documented using ALPHV ransomware.

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Apple reveals a host of iOS and iPadOS security flaws needing urgent attention - so patch now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Apple fixes dozens of flaws affecting iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices.

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EDR vs MDR vs XDR: What is the difference?

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Some companies tend to coin their own acronyms to describe their unique products and services.

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OpenAI wants your next security researcher to be a bot - new Aardvark tool finds and fixes software flaws automatically

By Sead Fadilpašić published

OpenAI boasts a 92% success rate with its new security bot service.

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US government warns Linux flaw is now being exploited for ransomware attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A bug patched a year ago is now being used for ransomware - so make sure you patch immediately.

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Beware - ransomware gang is tricking victims with fake Microsoft Teams ads

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Don't trust ads just because they're on a reputable network - sometimes they're tainted too.

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Chinese hackers target European diplomats with Windows zero-day flaw

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hungarian and Serbian diplomats targeted despite their country's good relationship with China.

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"We have terrible security practices" - University of Pennsylvania hackers say they've stolen over a million records in major cyberattack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The hackers also insulted the University and confirmed they were targeting donors.

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Another major WordPress add-on security flaw could affect 10,000 sites - find out if you're affected

By Sead Fadilpašić published

King Addons for Elementor allowed full WordPress website takeover through two critical-level vulnerabilities.

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