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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

Microsoft to Block Macros by Default in Office Apps

Microsoft is blocking macros by default for Office, which it hopes will make abuse by cybercriminals more difficult.

Microsoft, Spear Phishing, Email

DoJ Seizes $3.6 Billion in Bitcoin Stolen From Bitfinex Hack

U.S. officials arrested two individuals and seized $3.6 billion in bitcoin related to the 2016 Bitfinex hack.

Cryptocurrency, Cyberattack

Microsoft Details Malware Attacks on Ukrainian Organizations

Microsoft said the Actinium threat group (also known as Gamaredon) has been observed targeting government, military and law enforcement organizations in Ukraine with spear-phishing emails.

Malware, Russia

Attackers Use SEO Poisoning to Spread Malware, Steal Credentials

SEO-friendly websites promising Zoom or TeamViewer application installations are actually attacker-owned and deploy malware.

Malware, Credentials

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 2/4

Welcome back to Source Code, Decipher’s weekly news podcast with input from our sources.

Source Code, Podcast