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.
How Can You Audit Salesforce Sites Like an Apex Predator?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Can You Audit Salesforce Sites Like an Apex Predator?

The digital infrastructure of a modern corporation often rests upon the shoulders of Salesforce, a platform that has evolved from a simple customer relationship management tool into the preeminent Software-as-a-Service powerhouse of 2026. Within this ecosystem, Salesforce Experience Cloud serves as

Critical Dirty Frag Zero-Day Grants Root Access on Linux
Infrastructure & Network Security Critical Dirty Frag Zero-Day Grants Root Access on Linux

The silent architecture of the Linux kernel has long relied on the inherent difficulty of timing-based attacks to maintain security, but the arrival of the Dirty Frag exploit completely dismantles this traditional defensive assumption. The discovery of Dirty Frag marks a departure from the finicky,

Is Your Data at Risk After the Recent Skoda Auto Breach?
Identity & Access Management Is Your Data at Risk After the Recent Skoda Auto Breach?

Rupert Marais joins us today to share his perspective on the evolving landscape of digital retail security. As an expert in endpoint protection and network management, Rupert has navigated some of the most complex breach remediations in the industry. Today, we are looking at the recent security

Ollama Flaws Enable Remote Memory Leaks and Code Execution
Infrastructure & Network Security Ollama Flaws Enable Remote Memory Leaks and Code Execution

The pursuit of digital sovereignty through local artificial intelligence has inadvertently created a sprawling playground for sophisticated cyberattacks, exposing the very secrets that users intended to protect from the public cloud. As organizations shift toward local large language model (LLM)

Trellix Investigates Source Code Breach by RansomHouse Group
Malware & Threats Trellix Investigates Source Code Breach by RansomHouse Group

The Growing Vulnerability of the Defenders: Contextualizing the Trellix Intrusion The sudden breach of a titan like Trellix reminds us that even the most fortified digital fortresses remain susceptible to the persistent ingenuity of modern threat actors. This intrusion strikes a profound chord of

Why Are Secret Ransomware Attacks Ten Times More Common?
Data Protection & Privacy Why Are Secret Ransomware Attacks Ten Times More Common?

The visible landscape of cybercrime today represents only a tiny fraction of the actual devastation occurring across global networks, where silent extortions now outnumber public breaches by a staggering ratio of ten to one. Recent data from the first quarter of the year indicates a disturbing

Fake Claude AI Website Spreads New Beagle Backdoor
Malware & Threats Fake Claude AI Website Spreads New Beagle Backdoor

Cybercriminals are increasingly weaponizing the immense public enthusiasm for artificial intelligence by crafting deceptive digital traps that mirror high-end productivity tools. A new campaign targeting the user base of Anthropic’s Claude AI has surfaced, utilizing a fraudulent website to deliver

AI Renders Security by Obscurity Obsolete in Proprietary Systems
Infrastructure & Network Security AI Renders Security by Obscurity Obsolete in Proprietary Systems

The long-standing illusion that a closed-source binary acts as an impenetrable digital vault is finally crumbling under the weight of a single, uncomfortable truth: obscurity is no longer a defense when an algorithm can read what humans cannot. For decades, proprietary vendors operated under the

UK Firms Face Security Crisis as Employees Sell Login Data
Identity & Access Management UK Firms Face Security Crisis as Employees Sell Login Data

The modern corporate perimeter is increasingly being dismantled from within as a growing number of staff members willingly trade sensitive access credentials for personal financial gain on the underground market. Recent investigations by organizations like Cifas indicate that approximately 13% of

Why Must MSPs Rethink Their Security and Backup Strategies?
Infrastructure & Network Security Why Must MSPs Rethink Their Security and Backup Strategies?

Rupert Marais serves as a premier security specialist, bringing a wealth of experience in endpoint protection and the architecture of resilient network management. As cyber threats shift from simple malware to complex, AI-enhanced maneuvers, his insights provide a crucial roadmap for managed

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