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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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742 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

FinCEN Warns of Evolving Ransomware Money Laundering Efforts

A Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) report showed cybercriminals switching up their money laundering efforts, in order to avoid detection by law enforcement.

Ransomware, Financial Services, Finance Security

Security Challenges, Ransomware Attacks Plague School Districts

A slew of ransomware attacks is causing government officials to consider the resources needed to secure school district networks.

Education, Education Data Breach, Security Education, Ransomware

APT35 Goes on Phishing Offensive With New Tricks

APT35 attackers are using a new technique in their phishing attacks, which leverages a function from Telegram.

Phishing, Apt35, Google

Trickbot Expands Malware Distribution Channels

Researchers observed known threat groups infecting victims with TrickBot for the first time in June, suggesting that the malware operators are expanding their distribution channels.

Trickbot, Malware, Banking Malware

Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited Windows Zero-Day

Microsoft issued a fix for a use-after-free Windows vulnerability that was being leveraged in attacks, as part of its October Patch Tuesday roundup.

Patch Tuesday, Microsoft, Zero Day