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.
Is AI the New Force Multiplier for Iranian Hackers?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is AI the New Force Multiplier for Iranian Hackers?

The clandestine operations of sophisticated cyber actors from the Middle East have entered a transformative phase as generative artificial intelligence provides a bridge over historical barriers such as language nuances and coding inefficiencies. For years, Iranian threat groups were often

Mandiant Warns of Serverless Security Risks Amid AI Boom
Infrastructure & Network Security Mandiant Warns of Serverless Security Risks Amid AI Boom

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence across enterprise ecosystems has transformed serverless architecture from a niche development choice into the primary engine of modern software delivery. Security researchers have identified a significant uptick in attempts to exploit

Could Your Google Dialogflow Bot Become a Rogue Agent?
Infrastructure & Network Security Could Your Google Dialogflow Bot Become a Rogue Agent?

The rapid integration of sophisticated artificial intelligence into corporate client-facing platforms has inadvertently opened a back door for advanced persistent threats targeting the underlying cloud infrastructure of these digital assistants. As 2026 progresses, the reliance on automated systems

Accenture Confirms Data Breach After 35GB Internal Leak
Data Protection & Privacy Accenture Confirms Data Breach After 35GB Internal Leak

Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with deep expertise in endpoint protection and network management, joins us to discuss the high-stakes implications of the recent Accenture data breach. We examine the impact of stolen internal source code, RSA keys, and Azure access tokens, and why

AsyncAPI Supply Chain Attack Deploys Advanced Miasma Botnet
Infrastructure & Network Security AsyncAPI Supply Chain Attack Deploys Advanced Miasma Botnet

The recent discovery of a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the AsyncAPI ecosystem has sent shockwaves throughout the global software development community during the summer of 2026. This incident represents a pivotal moment in cybersecurity, as it moved beyond simple credential theft to

Which Modern Cloud Storage Solution Is Right for You?
Data Protection & Privacy Which Modern Cloud Storage Solution Is Right for You?

The sudden silence of a mechanical hard drive failure often serves as a jarring reminder that the physical devices upon which people build their digital lives are inherently fragile and temporary. In this current landscape where professional documents, family memories, and essential financial

VEXAIoT Framework Automates IoT Vulnerability Exploitation
Endpoint & Device Security VEXAIoT Framework Automates IoT Vulnerability Exploitation

The rapid proliferation of interconnected devices has fundamentally transformed the global digital landscape, yet it has simultaneously created a sprawling and increasingly unmanageable attack surface for cybersecurity professionals to defend. As of 2026, the sheer volume of Internet of Things

AI and Deepfakes Drive the Evolution of Boss Scams
Identity & Access Management AI and Deepfakes Drive the Evolution of Boss Scams

A financial controller at a mid-sized engineering firm receives a video call from her CEO requesting an immediate, confidential transfer of funds to finalize a high-stakes acquisition, only to discover later that the face and voice on the screen were generated by a sophisticated artificial

How Safe Is Cash App After a $45 Million Fraud Settlement?
Identity & Access Management How Safe Is Cash App After a $45 Million Fraud Settlement?

The recent resolution of a multi-state investigation resulting in a forty-five million dollar settlement has fundamentally challenged the perception of mobile payment platforms as impenetrable financial fortresses. While millions of users rely on digital wallets for daily transactions, the legal

Is Your Identity Safe After the AssuranceAmerica Breach?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Your Identity Safe After the AssuranceAmerica Breach?

A single deceptive click from an unsuspecting employee served as the silent catalyst that funneled the private records of nearly seven million individuals into the hands of shadowy digital predators. While most people view their insurance policy as a safety net, this March security failure

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