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 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

Attackers Actively Exploit Critical MongoBleed Bug
Data Protection & Privacy Attackers Actively Exploit Critical MongoBleed Bug

The digital foundations that support countless modern applications are far more fragile than many organizations realize, a vulnerability that threat actors have become ruthlessly efficient at exploiting. In a stark demonstration of this reality, a critical flaw in MongoDB, a database engine central

Trend Analysis: Data Center Power Demands
Malware & Threats Trend Analysis: Data Center Power Demands

The brilliant glow of artificial intelligence casts a long and power-hungry shadow over California's energy grid, sparking a high-stakes battle over who will foot the bill for innovation. This article examines the escalating power demands of data centers, focusing on the recent legislative clash

Will Your Security Strategy Survive 2026?
Security Operations & Management Will Your Security Strategy Survive 2026?

In a landscape where artificial intelligence is reshaping engineering and attackers are moving further upstream into development pipelines, the role of the Chief Technology Officer has never been more critical to an organization's security posture. We are joined today by Rupert Marais, a security

Denmark Blames Russia for Hybrid War Cyberattacks
Data Protection & Privacy Denmark Blames Russia for Hybrid War Cyberattacks

In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions playing out in the digital realm, the Danish government has formally accused the Russian state of conducting a series of calculated cyberattacks against the nation's critical infrastructure. The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS)

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