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.
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

A 17-Year-Old Built an AI to Expose Deepfake Maps
Malware & Threats A 17-Year-Old Built an AI to Expose Deepfake Maps

The satellite imagery that underpins everything from military strategy to disaster response has become the latest battleground in the war against disinformation, threatened by AI-generated forgeries that can rewrite reality from orbit. This emerging vulnerability targets the very foundation of

Flaw in Pro-Russia Ransomware Allows Free Decryption
Data Protection & Privacy Flaw in Pro-Russia Ransomware Allows Free Decryption

In the ever-escalating arms race of cybersecurity, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has emerged as a dominant threat, empowering even low-skilled criminals with potent digital weapons; however, a recent analysis of a new pro-Russia ransomware variant reveals that not all threats are crafted with the

Trend Analysis: Misconfigured Edge Devices
Malware & Threats Trend Analysis: Misconfigured Edge Devices

The digital gateways protecting the world's most critical infrastructure are increasingly being left unlocked, not by sophisticated new keys, but by simple, overlooked human error, a reality that Russian nation-state actors are successfully exploiting. This shift marks a dangerous evolution in

Vault or Revoke: A Modern Guide to Incident Response
Security Operations & Management Vault or Revoke: A Modern Guide to Incident Response

A security alert flashes across an on-call engineer's screen in the middle of the night, signaling a leaked credential has been discovered in a public repository, triggering a high-stakes dilemma that pits immediate security containment against the stability of the entire business. The instinct,

Hacker Pleads Guilty in $600K DraftKings Cyberattack
Identity & Access Management Hacker Pleads Guilty in $600K DraftKings Cyberattack

We are joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a recent high-profile case where a fantasy sports betting platform lost $600,000 after a massive cyberattack. We will explore the anatomy of these credential stuffing schemes, from the acquisition of stolen passwords

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