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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

DHS Wants to Simplify Mishmash of Cyber Incident Reporting Guidelines

The DHS proposed a single cyber incident reporting portal in an effort to make the process of reporting a cyberattack easier.

DHS

The Emergence of Security Flaws as a ‘National Resource’ in China

An Atlantic Council report looks at the impact of China's regulation - in effect now for two years - that requires organizations to submit notice of a software vulnerability to the Chinese government within two days of discovery.

Supply Chain

DBatLoader Leverages OneDrive to Deliver Commodity Malware

The malware loader was recently observed in almost two dozen email campaigns that appeared to target English speakers and involved lures related to shipping orders and billing, invoice and purchase requests or inquiries.

Malware

Caesars Says Cyberattack Stemmed From Third-Party Vendor Compromise

Public disclosure of the Caesars cyberattack comes as MGM Resorts continues to face disruption across its hotels and casinos due to a separate cyber incident.

Cyberattack, Ransomware

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 9/15

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

Podcast, Source Code