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.
Scammers Jailed for £3.7M Fraud on Vulnerable Savers
Identity & Access Management Scammers Jailed for £3.7M Fraud on Vulnerable Savers

With us today is Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a sophisticated £3.7 million pension fraud that recently saw two men jailed. These criminals, described as intelligent and experienced in finance, systematically targeted 74 vulnerable individuals, convincing them to

Trend Micro Patches Critical RCE Flaw in Apex Central
Malware & Threats Trend Micro Patches Critical RCE Flaw in Apex Central

Introduction The very tools designed to protect a network's integrity can sometimes become the most significant points of failure, creating unforeseen pathways for malicious actors to exploit. In a recent development, Trend Micro has moved to address such a risk by releasing crucial security

EU's New Digital Act Spares Big Tech From Strict Rules
Data Protection & Privacy EU's New Digital Act Spares Big Tech From Strict Rules

In a striking departure from its reputation as a formidable regulator of global technology giants, the European Union is poised to offer a lenient hand to the very firms it has long sought to rein in with its upcoming Digital Networks Act. This new legislative proposal sidesteps the contentious

Is Your Coolify Server Vulnerable to Complete Takeover?
Malware & Threats Is Your Coolify Server Vulnerable to Complete Takeover?

A recent and comprehensive security disclosure has cast a harsh spotlight on the inherent risks of self-hosted infrastructure, revealing that the popular open-source platform Coolify contains a staggering 11 critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to achieve a full compromise of the

Is Your Office 365 Setup an Open Door for Phishers?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Your Office 365 Setup an Open Door for Phishers?

With the corporate world more interconnected than ever, the humble email inbox has become the primary battleground for cybersecurity. We sat down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a troubling trend where attackers exploit misconfigurations in Office 365 to impersonate

Microsoft Warns of Flaw Enabling Internal Phishing Attacks
Infrastructure & Network Security Microsoft Warns of Flaw Enabling Internal Phishing Attacks

When an email from a trusted internal colleague is not what it seems, the very foundation of organizational communication security begins to crumble under the weight of a sophisticated new threat. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has brought to light a critical vulnerability that allows malicious

Hacker Breaches 50 Firms Using Simple Security Flaw
Infrastructure & Network Security Hacker Breaches 50 Firms Using Simple Security Flaw

A single digital key, forged not from sophisticated code but from simple negligence, has unlocked the sensitive data of approximately 50 global corporations, exposing a foundational crack in the fortress of modern enterprise security. An extensive analysis has revealed a widespread campaign

Is Your Open WebUI Vulnerable to Server Takeover?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is Your Open WebUI Vulnerable to Server Takeover?

The increasing reliance on customizable front-ends for interacting with large language models has created a new frontier for both innovation and security vulnerabilities, where the convenience of open-source solutions can mask underlying risks. A critical flaw identified in Open WebUI, a popular

Booking.com Scam Spreads DCRat With Fake BSoD Trick
Endpoint & Device Security Booking.com Scam Spreads DCRat With Fake BSoD Trick

Today we're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house Security Specialist, to dissect a particularly cunning malware campaign known as PHALT#BLYX. This multi-stage attack, first observed in late 2025, targets the European hospitality industry with a sophisticated blend of social engineering and

The Future of Security Is a Purpose-Built Platform
Endpoint & Device Security The Future of Security Is a Purpose-Built Platform

The relentless pursuit of a single pane of glass in cybersecurity has ironically led many organizations to stare into a shattered mirror of disjointed tools and fragmented workflows. This research summary explores the growing disillusionment with the prevailing "mega-platform" model and argues for

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