Kendra Haines

Kendra Haines

Network Security Specialist
Kendra Haines is an IT expert specializing in IT infrastructure, development, and security. She shares her perspectives on numerous topics, such as vulnerabilities, configurations of cloud technologies, and benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure. Kendra focuses on simplifying complex topics, making her content accessible to buyers and decision makers.
Why Is the Agrifood Sector Now a Top Target for Hackers?
Malware & Threats Why Is the Agrifood Sector Now a Top Target for Hackers?

The perishability of agrifood products creates a high-stakes environment where even a minor network disruption can result in catastrophic inventory loss. This vulnerability has turned the global food supply chain into a prime target for cybercriminals who recognize that agricultural businesses

The Best DevSecOps Platforms: A 2026 Buyer’s Verdict
Infrastructure & Network Security The Best DevSecOps Platforms: A 2026 Buyer’s Verdict

The current industry consensus asks whether a consolidated platform can effectively replace multiple point solutions without reducing security depth. This inquiry dominates boardrooms and engineering strategy sessions as organizations grapple with a digital landscape that has moved beyond the era

How Should You Patch Critical PHP RCE Vulnerabilities?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Should You Patch Critical PHP RCE Vulnerabilities?

The PHP security advisory highlights that fatal error backtraces on PHP 8.5 should be disabled to prevent specific attack vectors related to stale global state persistence. This warning comes at a critical time for web infrastructure, as the PHP development team recently identified two severe

The Cost of North American Financial Fraud Hits Record Highs
Security Operations & Management The Cost of North American Financial Fraud Hits Record Highs

The onboarding process for new accounts has become a critical vulnerability, now representing thirty-three percent of the total fraud exposure for banks. In the current landscape of 2026, North American financial institutions are witnessing a transformation in how criminal networks operate,

How Does AdFection Weaponize Digital Ads for Spyware?
Malware & Threats How Does AdFection Weaponize Digital Ads for Spyware?

The transition to advertising-based delivery removes the human element of defense, as victims remain entirely unaware that their devices are being probed during routine browsing. The landscape of cyber-surveillance has undergone a profound shift from traditional phishing attempts to a more

Why Is Microsoft Treating AI Agents as Insider Risks?
Data Protection & Privacy Why Is Microsoft Treating AI Agents as Insider Risks?

The new security suite for Microsoft 365 E7 introduces a fundamental strategic shift by treating high-privilege automation with the same rigor as human staff. This transition reflects a growing realization that as AI agents gain the ability to navigate internal databases, modify files, and

Is Pegasus Spyware Threatening Democracy in Serbia?
Malware & Threats Is Pegasus Spyware Threatening Democracy in Serbia?

Forensic evidence indicates that Serbian pro-democracy figures were subjected to systematic digital surveillance in the months leading up to the local elections of March 2026. This revelation, brought to light through a comprehensive investigation by The Citizen Lab, paints a grim picture of the

How Will AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks Threaten the 2026 Elections?
Identity & Access Management How Will AI-Enhanced Cyberattacks Threaten the 2026 Elections?

A strategic shift toward OAuth consent phishing allows hackers to maintain persistent access to campaign accounts without ever needing a victim's password. As the United States moves deeper into the 2026 midterm election cycle, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and

How Contextual Defense Stops Modern Cyberattacks
Identity & Access Management How Contextual Defense Stops Modern Cyberattacks

Attackers exploit the blind spots created when security teams are forced to manually stitch together disparate strands of data faster than humanly possible during a live breach. For most of its history, cybersecurity has been reactive by design, operating on the simple principle of spotting a bad

Can Bipartisan Action Protect Kids From Big Tech?
Security Operations & Management Can Bipartisan Action Protect Kids From Big Tech?

Advocates for youth safety point out that the massive lobbying budgets of technology corporations make it difficult for public health organizations to compete on an equal footing. This financial disparity has historically allowed Silicon Valley to evade significant oversight, but the political

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