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Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Executive Editor

Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch is an award-winning journalist who strives to shed light on how security issues impact not only businesses and defenders on the front line, but also the daily lives of consumers.

In her previous position at Threatpost, Lindsey covered all aspects of the cybersecurity industry - from data privacy regulatory efforts to the evolution of underground cybercriminal marketplaces. Prior to that, Lindsey specialized in writing about microprocessors, enterprise business technology and the Internet of Things at CRN. In Lindsey’s spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and traveling.

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Featured Articles

742 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Enterprise Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Faster

The average ransomware attack duration - from the initial access to the deployment of the ransomware payload at scale - was under four days in 2021.

Ransomware

Attackers Continue to Target Critical WSO2 Flaw

Weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability (CVE-2022-29464) in WSO2 products, attackers are leveraging the flaw to install Linux-compatible Cobalt Strike beacons, cryptocurrency miners and more.

Wso2, Vulnerability

Cheerscrypt Linux-Based Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers

The new Linux-based ransomware is only the latest to target VMware ESXi servers.

Linux

Interpol Arrests Alleged Head of BEC Cybercrime Syndicate

Interpol and private-sector companies announced the arrest of the alleged leader of a well-known phishing and BEC group.

BEC

Ransomware Safe Havens, Reporting Inconsistencies Trouble Authorities

Despite the U.S. government adopting many recommendations by the Ransomware Task Force in combating ransomware, authorities still grapple with several challenges that enable the ransomware ecosystem to thrive.

Ransomware, Ransomware Task Force