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.
GitHub's Uptime Struggles Signal a Wider Cloud Problem
Infrastructure & Network Security GitHub's Uptime Struggles Signal a Wider Cloud Problem

The once-unshakable expectation of constant availability for critical development infrastructure is being seriously challenged by a series of persistent service disruptions, with one of the industry's most essential platforms at the center of the storm. For countless developers and organizations,

New ZeroDayRAT Malware Sells Nation-State Spying Tools
Malware & Threats New ZeroDayRAT Malware Sells Nation-State Spying Tools

We're joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to discuss an alarming new trend in mobile threats. A new form of spyware, dubbed ZeroDayRAT, is being sold openly on platforms like Telegram, essentially packaging sophisticated surveillance tools for a mass-market criminal

Is Your Security Orchestration Ready for 2026?
Security Operations & Management Is Your Security Orchestration Ready for 2026?

The rapid proliferation of security automation tools across enterprise networks has created a deceptive sense of progress, masking a critical and widening gap between rudimentary scripting and the sophisticated orchestration required to manage modern hybrid environments. While many organizations

Is a New Fortinet SSO Flaw Putting Your Firewall at Risk?
Malware & Threats Is a New Fortinet SSO Flaw Putting Your Firewall at Risk?

Federal authorities and cybersecurity researchers are raising the alarm over a critical vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiCloud single sign-on service that is not just theoretical but is being actively exploited in the wild. This significant security flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-24858, creates a

Hackers Exploit Critical SolarWinds Help Desk Flaw
Data Protection & Privacy Hackers Exploit Critical SolarWinds Help Desk Flaw

A severe remote code execution vulnerability is now under active exploitation, placing organizations that use the SolarWinds Web Help Desk platform at significant risk of compromise. Tracked as CVE-2025-40551, the critical flaw arises from the insecure deserialization of untrusted data, a common

How Clever Compilers Create Security Flaws
Infrastructure & Network Security How Clever Compilers Create Security Flaws

The very tools designed to forge robust and efficient software have become an unexpected source of critical vulnerabilities, pitting security developers against an invisible adversary hidden within their own development pipeline. In the quest for maximum performance, modern compilers aggressively

Hackers Use Screensavers to Install Malware
Data Protection & Privacy Hackers Use Screensavers to Install Malware

In the constantly evolving landscape of digital threats, cybercriminals are increasingly turning to unconventional methods to breach corporate defenses, with a recent campaign demonstrating how an innocuous file type can become a powerful weapon for infiltration. Security researchers have

Samsung Knox Mobile Security – Review
Endpoint & Device Security Samsung Knox Mobile Security – Review

The same pocket-sized device that empowers global business communication also serves as one of the most vulnerable entry points into a corporate network, a paradox that defines modern cybersecurity. Samsung Knox represents a significant advancement in the mobile security sector, aiming to resolve

Cyber Threats Escalate With AI Hacks and Record DDoS Attacks
Malware & Threats Cyber Threats Escalate With AI Hacks and Record DDoS Attacks

Today, we're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist whose extensive experience in endpoint security and network management gives him a unique perspective on the evolving threat landscape. In our conversation, we will explore the forces behind the recent surge in massive DDoS

Miami Management Breach Exposes 4.9 TB of PII
Identity & Access Management Miami Management Breach Exposes 4.9 TB of PII

A prominent South Florida property management company has become the latest victim in a string of sophisticated cyberattacks, resulting in the exfiltration of a staggering 4.9 terabytes of personally identifiable information (PII). Miami Management, a leader in its regional market, recently

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