Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
Palo Alto Acquires CyberArk to Boost AI Identity Security
Endpoint & Device Security Palo Alto Acquires CyberArk to Boost AI Identity Security

The cybersecurity landscape witnesses a pivotal transformation as Palo Alto Networks acquires CyberArk in a significant $25 billion purchase. This move underscores a strategic evolution, focusing on how the integration of advanced AI-driven identity security solutions redefines market standards.

Senator Demands Google Reveal Telecom Breach Assessments
Security Operations & Management Senator Demands Google Reveal Telecom Breach Assessments

In a bold move reflecting increasing cybersecurity tensions, US Senator Maria Cantwell has pressed Google-owned Mandiant to release its assessments on telecom breaches attributed to China's Salt Typhoon group. These breaches implicate potential vulnerabilities in dominant telecom carriers, AT&T and

Ransomware Surge in Oil & Gas: 935% Spike Reported
Malware & Threats Ransomware Surge in Oil & Gas: 935% Spike Reported

The oil and gas sector has witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, with incidents skyrocketing by 935% from April 2024 to April 2025. This alarming surge in cyberattacks results directly from the industry's increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and automation. As companies

How Can Businesses Outsmart Malicious AI Threats?
Malware & Threats How Can Businesses Outsmart Malicious AI Threats?

In an era where artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in business operations, the challenge of contending with malicious AI agents has assumed critical importance. These agents leverage advanced tactics to blend in with legitimate activities, often eluding traditional security measures

Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft 365 to Target Ukraine NGOs
Identity & Access Management Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft 365 to Target Ukraine NGOs

The realm of cybersecurity has witnessed a surge of intricate phishing attacks since March aimed at individuals and NGOs linked to Ukraine, specifically exploiting Microsoft 365's OAuth workflows. These attacks are part of a broader campaign orchestrated by Russian-linked threat actors, identified

DNSSEC Implementation – Review
Infrastructure & Network Security DNSSEC Implementation – Review

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, securing the Domain Name System has become a critical priority for maintaining both privacy and integrity on the internet. With vulnerabilities that can be exploited for malicious purposes, DNS Security (DNSSEC) aims to fortify this vital component

Chinese Hacker Group Exploits SharePoint Flaws for Ransomware
Identity & Access Management Chinese Hacker Group Exploits SharePoint Flaws for Ransomware

Shocking Cybersecurity Realities Cyberattacks occur with alarming frequency, placing even trusted systems like SharePoint in the spotlight as unexpected vulnerabilities can lead to devastating consequences. How secure are the platforms widely relied upon within government and sensitive sectors?

Can AI Detect Truth in a World of Deepfakes?
Security Operations & Management Can AI Detect Truth in a World of Deepfakes?

In an age dominated by digital content, where the creation of realistic but fake entities is merely a click away, the challenge of discerning truth from deception has never been more pressing. Deepfakes, in particular, have become a modern menace, blurring the lines between reality and

FIDO Security Keys – Review
Identity & Access Management FIDO Security Keys – Review

Nearly every day, society faces new challenges from innovative cyber threats, urging technology to adapt faster than before. One emerging concern is the tactic by a threat actor known as "PoisonSeed," which attempts to bypass secure authentication systems, particularly targeting Fast Identity

Is Iranian Spyware DCHSpy Threatening Android Users?
Endpoint & Device Security Is Iranian Spyware DCHSpy Threatening Android Users?

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged with significant implications for Android users. Discovered by Lookout security researchers, the Android spyware known as DCHSpy has been linked to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and poses a

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