Megan Clairmont

Megan Clairmont

IT Security Expert
Megan Clairmont is an Information Technology expert with deep knowledge of IT security, development, and networking. With expertise in the IT industry, Megan produces content that offers practical guidance and in-depth analysis, helping her audience stay informed about the latest trends in tech. Her contributions to leading industry publications are highly regarded for their clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
Is Your AppSec Stack Your Biggest Vulnerability?
Endpoint & Device Security Is Your AppSec Stack Your Biggest Vulnerability?

Imagine the moment a critical zero-day vulnerability is announced, sending shockwaves through the industry and your security team into a frantic race against time. As your engineers scramble to patch systems, they reach out to the multiple security vendors whose tools are supposed to be the bedrock

New Android Malware Wave Hits Users in Uzbekistan
Security Operations & Management New Android Malware Wave Hits Users in Uzbekistan

A highly coordinated and increasingly sophisticated cyber campaign has been actively targeting Android users in Uzbekistan, leveraging popular communication platforms to spread malware designed for financial theft and credential harvesting. Cybersecurity researchers have observed a significant

Is AI Your Cybersecurity Guardian or Just an Advisor?
Security Operations & Management Is AI Your Cybersecurity Guardian or Just an Advisor?

The promise of an autonomous digital fortress, managed by an all-seeing artificial intelligence that instantly neutralizes threats, has become a central narrative in the evolution of cybersecurity. This vision, while compelling, has sparked a critical debate among security leaders. As organizations

Advanced Malware Spreads via YouTube and Cracked Software
Endpoint & Device Security Advanced Malware Spreads via YouTube and Cracked Software

The seemingly harmless search for a free software license or a helpful video tutorial is increasingly becoming the digital tripwire that unleashes sophisticated cyberattacks into unsuspecting networks. In a landscape where threat actors continuously refine their methods, recent investigations have

How Are Spies Abusing Active Directory Policies?
Malware & Threats How Are Spies Abusing Active Directory Policies?

The most dangerous threats to an organization are often not the ones breaking down the digital gates, but those who have already found the keys to the kingdom and are quietly rewriting the rules from within. In the sophisticated world of state-sponsored cyber-espionage, attackers are increasingly

Afripol Forges a United Front Against Cybercrime
Security Operations & Management Afripol Forges a United Front Against Cybercrime

While the digital revolution promises unprecedented growth for Africa, it has also opened a Pandora's box of digital threats, subjecting the continent's organizations to a staggering 61% more weekly cyberattacks than the global average. This stark reality has catalyzed a profound strategic shift

Why Did CISA Just Flag This Old ASUS Vulnerability?
Endpoint & Device Security Why Did CISA Just Flag This Old ASUS Vulnerability?

A security vulnerability from years past, long considered patched and resolved, has suddenly reappeared on the federal government’s list of urgent cyber threats, leaving system administrators and home users alike to question the stability of their defenses. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

How Are Spies Weaponizing Your Cloud Storage?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Are Spies Weaponizing Your Cloud Storage?

The mundane digital tools that power modern productivity are increasingly being twisted into sophisticated instruments of state-sponsored espionage, a reality brought into sharp focus by the activities of a newly documented, China-aligned threat group. Active since at least September 2023, this

Enterprises Struggle to Secure Non-Human Identities
Identity & Access Management Enterprises Struggle to Secure Non-Human Identities

The silent, automated workforce of non-human identities now underpins nearly every critical function of the modern enterprise, yet a severe and widely acknowledged security deficit has left organizations dangerously exposed. While these digital entities—from service accounts to API keys—are the

ForumTroll Targets Russian Scholars With Advanced Phishing
Malware & Threats ForumTroll Targets Russian Scholars With Advanced Phishing

Today, we sit down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a recent, highly sophisticated phishing campaign known as Operation ForumTroll. This isn't just another random attack; it's a meticulously planned espionage effort that shifted its focus from broad organizations to

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