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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

After Microsoft Macro Malware Crackdown, Attackers Explore New Options

After Microsoft started blocking macros obtained from the internet by default, email attackers are exploring alternative techniques to distribute Emotet, Qakbot, IcedID and other payloads.

Malware, Microsoft

U.S. Offers $15M in Rewards for Conti Ransomware Group Information

The U.S. government is offering monetary rewards for information about Conti's leaders, affiliates and operators.

Ransomware

New Law Aims to Revamp Federal Cybercrime Tracking

The Better Cybercrime Metrics Act aims to help streamline the consistent reporting of cybercrime incidents.

Government, Fbi

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 5/6

This week's Source Code podcast by Decipher takes a look behind the scenes at top news with input from our sources.

Podcast, Source Code

New Malware Framework Distributed Via Pay-Per-Install Service

The malware framework contains a loader, dropper and a remote access trojan with its own network communication protocol.

Malware