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.
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

Cyberattacks Create a Hidden Tax Fueling U.S. Inflation
Data Protection & Privacy Cyberattacks Create a Hidden Tax Fueling U.S. Inflation

In an era of persistent inflation, consumers are keenly aware of rising prices for everyday goods and services. Yet, behind the familiar pressures of supply chain disruptions and monetary policy lies an insidious and often overlooked contributor: cybercrime. A wave of sophisticated cyberattacks

Is CyberVolk's New Ransomware Dangerously Flawed?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is CyberVolk's New Ransomware Dangerously Flawed?

We're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist whose work focuses on the sharp end of cybersecurity—endpoint protection and tracking the strategies of emerging threat groups. Today, we're diving into the curious case of CyberVolk, a pro-Russian group whose new ransomware service

Trend Analysis: Industrial Router Attacks
Malware & Threats Trend Analysis: Industrial Router Attacks

Industrial routers, the often-overlooked digital gatekeepers of critical infrastructure, are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of sophisticated threat actors weaponizing long-dormant vulnerabilities. A recent CISA alert about a six-year-old vulnerability highlights a dangerous

Critical React Flaw Under Active Attack by State Hackers
Data Protection & Privacy Critical React Flaw Under Active Attack by State Hackers

A severe deserialization flaw in React Server Components has been publicly disclosed, granting unauthenticated attackers the ability to execute remote code on vulnerable systems, effectively handing over complete control. Identified as CVE-2025-55182, this critical vulnerability transforms one of

Are Gogs Servers Under Widespread Zero-Day Attack?
Endpoint & Device Security Are Gogs Servers Under Widespread Zero-Day Attack?

We're joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a critical zero-day vulnerability currently under active and widespread exploitation. The flaw, found in the popular self-hosted Git service Gogs, stems from an incomplete patch for a previous issue, allowing

Japanese Firms Face Crippling Ransomware Recovery
Security Operations & Management Japanese Firms Face Crippling Ransomware Recovery

In an era of rapid digital transformation where business continuity is paramount, the devastating aftermath of a ransomware attack is no longer measured in days or weeks, but in agonizing months of paralyzing disruption for many Japanese corporations. The initial breach is merely the opening act in

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