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 Is Web-Based AI Surge Reshaping Internet Traffic?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Is Web-Based AI Surge Reshaping Internet Traffic?

The digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as web-based artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (GenAI), captures the attention of millions worldwide, fundamentally altering how internet traffic flows. Recent data reveals a staggering 50% spike in visits to AI-related

CISA Unveils Thorium: Free Malware Analysis Platform
Malware & Threats CISA Unveils Thorium: Free Malware Analysis Platform

What if a single tool could turn the tide against the relentless wave of cyber threats hitting enterprises every day? In a world where malware evolves at breakneck speed, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories,

Palo Alto Networks' $25B CyberArk Deal Shakes Up Cybersecurity
Identity & Access Management Palo Alto Networks' $25B CyberArk Deal Shakes Up Cybersecurity

In a landscape where cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, the cybersecurity market has been thrust into the spotlight with Palo Alto Networks’ staggering $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, announced on July 30. This deal, one of the largest in the industry’s history, not only redefines

Trend Analysis: US Telecom Cybersecurity Risks
Security Operations & Management Trend Analysis: US Telecom Cybersecurity Risks

In a startling revelation, a critical 2022 report on US telecommunications insecurities, long delayed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has exposed glaring vulnerabilities that threaten national security at a time when cyber threats are intensifying. This delay in

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.

Proactive Cyber Defense Through Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Editorial Proactive Cyber Defense Through Continuous Threat Exposure Management

Today, organizations are exposed to an increasing rate of cybersecurity attacks, intricate infiltration efforts designed by criminal networks, and militant activities by state-sponsored threat agents. However, it is not the time to be reactive. Instead, companies should tighten their cybersecurity

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

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