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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

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 1/14

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

A Complex Threat Landscape Muddles Attribution

While increased research and information-sharing have improved the process of attribution, a complex threat landscape is also making it more difficult.

Apt, Threat Assessment, Threat Detection

Russia Arrests Alleged REvil Ransomware Members at U.S. Urging

The Russian FSB has arrested 14 alleged members of the REvil ransomware group after U.S. officials urged the country to move against the group.

Ransomware, Governance

US Cyber Command Discloses MuddyWater Malware Samples

The U.S. government gave details on 17 MuddyWater samples and linked the threat group to the Iranian intelligence service.

Apt, Iran, Malware

Attackers Deploy Multiple RATs in Phishing Campaign

The Nanocore RAT, Netwire RAT and AsyncRAT are being spread through a phishing email that contains a downloader with multiple layers of obfuscation.

Remote Access Trojan, Phishing