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.
Chinese Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Espionage
Infrastructure & Network Security Chinese Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Espionage

Today we’re speaking with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, about a recent and particularly insidious cyberattack. A state-sponsored group known as Lotus Blossom is believed to have hijacked the update mechanism of the widely-used text editor, Notepad++, to deploy a sophisticated new

Hackers Exploit React Native Flaw to Attack Developers
Infrastructure & Network Security Hackers Exploit React Native Flaw to Attack Developers

A critical remote code execution vulnerability within React Native’s development environment is being actively weaponized by threat actors to deploy sophisticated malware, creating a significant and largely unaddressed risk for developers across Windows and Linux platforms. Despite active

Why Did This Bus Screen Need a Linux Hero?
Infrastructure & Network Security Why Did This Bus Screen Need a Linux Hero?

A digital screen on a public bus flashes an arcane error message instead of its usual advertisements, a small disruption that technology experts and urban observers agree offers a surprisingly deep insight into the complex systems governing modern life. This single event, a screen displaying a

Why Do Spies and Hackers Love This WinRAR Flaw?
Data Protection & Privacy Why Do Spies and Hackers Love This WinRAR Flaw?

A single, easily exploitable vulnerability within one of the world's most popular file archiving tools has become the common weapon of choice for an astonishingly diverse range of global adversaries. The widespread adoption of this flaw, from elite state-sponsored espionage units to opportunistic

Are You Safe From Botnets, Zero-Days, and AI Hijacks?
Infrastructure & Network Security Are You Safe From Botnets, Zero-Days, and AI Hijacks?

In a world where digital threats evolve by the minute, staying ahead requires more than just software updates; it demands deep, forward-looking expertise. We're joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist whose work at the intersection of endpoint security and network defense

Failed Update Causes Windows 11 Boot Failures
Data Protection & Privacy Failed Update Causes Windows 11 Boot Failures

Introduction The sudden and stark appearance of a Blue Screen of Death is an unwelcome sight for any computer user, especially when it prevents the system from starting up at all. Recently, a number of Windows 11 users have encountered this exact scenario, where their machines refuse to boot

Tenable Tackles Shadow AI With New Security Platform
Security Operations & Management Tenable Tackles Shadow AI With New Security Platform

The Unseen Threat: Why AI Governance is the New Security Frontier In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the enthusiastic adoption of artificial intelligence tools by employees is far outpacing the creation of corporate governance. This gap has given rise to "shadow AI"—the

Can LatAm Bridge Its Cyber Skill and Confidence Gap?
Security Operations & Management Can LatAm Bridge Its Cyber Skill and Confidence Gap?

Today we're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to unpack the complex and urgent cybersecurity crisis facing Latin America. As the region accelerates its digital transformation, a perfect storm is brewing: a staggering lack of confidence in national cyber defenses, a critical

Why Are the Smallest Cyber Threats the Most Dangerous?
Malware & Threats Why Are the Smallest Cyber Threats the Most Dangerous?

A fortress is rarely conquered by a frontal assault against its strongest walls; rather, its downfall is almost always assured by a single, unguarded postern gate left carelessly ajar. This timeless principle of warfare holds a profound and urgent truth for modern cybersecurity, where the most

Is Your Password Policy Creating a False Sense of Security?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Your Password Policy Creating a False Sense of Security?

The digital keys to a modern enterprise are not stored in a vault but are scattered across thousands of employee accounts, each secured by a password that may offer little more than the illusion of protection. While security leaders invest heavily in defending against sophisticated cyber threats, a

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