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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

Ransomware Actors Adopt Leaked Babuk Code to Hit Linux Systems

Various threat groups are increasingly using Babuk’s leaked source code to build ESXi lockers, including a never-before-seen Linux version of the Play ransomware.

Linux

Ransomware Group Targeted Dragos in Unsuccessful Extortion Attempt

A known ransomware group was able to access limited information resources, which it then attempted to use in an unsuccessful extortion attempt against the company.

Critical Infrastructure Security, Critical Infrastructure, Operational Technology

FBI Disrupts Turla Espionage Malware Network

While Operation Medusa disrupts long standing espionage efforts by Turla, security researchers say that its effects will only be temporary.

Malware

Decipher Podcast: Lucia Milica

Lucia Milica, global resident CISO at Proofpoint, discusses the top takeaways from the 2023 Voice of the CISO report.

Podcast, CISO, Ciso Concerns

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 5/5

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

Source Code, Podcast