Security news that informs and inspires
scrambled headshot of Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

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.

  • lindsey@decipher.sc

Featured Articles

742 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Qilin Ransomware Attack Targets Credentials Stored in Chrome

The incident illustrates the importance of multi-factor authentication and the insecure nature of browser-based password managers.

Mfa

SolarWinds Warns of Web Help Desk Hardcoded Credential Bug

Hotfixes are available for both a hardcoded credential flaw and a deserialization remote code execution flaw in SolarWinds Web Help Desk.

Vulnerability

Google Fixes Zero-Day Chrome Flaw in V8

The fixed versions of Chrome 128 will roll out over the coming days and weeks, said Google.

Zero Day

New MoonPeak RAT Linked to North Korean Actors

Cisco Talos researchers found a remote access trojan called “MoonPeak,” which is being used in North Korean-linked campaigns.

Apt

SEC Fines Transfer Agent After Cyber Incidents

The transfer agent failed “to assure that client securities and funds were protected against theft or misuse,” according to the SEC.

SEC