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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

693 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Federal Agencies Pinpoint 5G Security Woes

A 5G threat vector analysis by several federal agencies pointed to existing legacy infrastructure deployment weaknesses and supply-chain security challenges.

5g, Network Security

Transparent Tribe APT Adds New Windows Malware

The Transparent Tribe APT has evolved its lures, expanded its victimology and added a new malware family to its arsenal.

Malware, APT, Windows

Biden Signs Executive Order Aiming to Bolster Federal Security

The executive order makes widespread mandates addressing software supply-chain security and outdated security models.

Federal Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Software

FragAttacks Bugs Plague Wi-Fi Devices

A set of implementation and design flaws have been uncovered in the 802.11 standard that underpins Wi-Fi.

Wifi, Mobile, Vulnerability

Decipher Podcast: Ken Munro

Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch talks to Ken Munro with Pen Test Partners about the biggest challenges around securing Internet of Things devices, and how regulatory efforts and consumer awareness are beginning to have a positive impact on the IoT security landscape.

Podcast, Iot Security