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 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

Are Patched FortiGate Firewalls Still Vulnerable?
Identity & Access Management Are Patched FortiGate Firewalls Still Vulnerable?

The persistent and evolving nature of cyber threats often means that even the most diligent security patching may not provide the impenetrable defense organizations expect. Fortinet has recently confirmed this unsettling reality by announcing that it is actively working to address a FortiCloud

Is Nike's Competitive Edge at Risk After Data Leak?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is Nike's Competitive Edge at Risk After Data Leak?

The digital fortress of one of the world's most iconic brands has been breached, spilling a treasure trove of sensitive corporate secrets onto the dark web and raising critical questions about the security of its global operations. A ransomware group calling itself "World Leaks" has claimed

Instagram Flaw Exposed Private Posts to Anyone
Infrastructure & Network Security Instagram Flaw Exposed Private Posts to Anyone

A recently disclosed vulnerability within Instagram’s core infrastructure has raised significant questions about the platform's privacy safeguards, revealing that private photos and their captions could be accessed by unauthenticated attackers without needing a login or an approved follower

Is Your Connected Car Driving Towards a Cyberattack?
Endpoint & Device Security Is Your Connected Car Driving Towards a Cyberattack?

The seamless integration of advanced software and connectivity in modern vehicles has transformed them into sophisticated computers on wheels, yet this evolution carries a significant and often overlooked risk. Recent revelations from the annual Pwn2Own competition in Tokyo have cast a harsh light

Are Your Dev Tools a Gateway for Attackers?
Malware & Threats Are Your Dev Tools a Gateway for Attackers?

The very tools meticulously crafted to accelerate innovation and streamline software development are now being systematically turned into covert channels for espionage and sabotage, fundamentally challenging the trust developers place in their daily workflows. A series of sophisticated attacks

How Is AI Weaponizing the Future of Cybercrime?
Endpoint & Device Security How Is AI Weaponizing the Future of Cybercrime?

The complete digital replica of a human being—encompassing their face, voice, and unique biometric identifiers—is now a commodity traded on the dark web for less than the price of a cup of coffee. This startling reality signals a profound transformation in the digital threat landscape, where

Critical 0-Days in Anthropic Git Server Allow Code Execution
Infrastructure & Network Security Critical 0-Days in Anthropic Git Server Allow Code Execution

A newly discovered set of three critical zero-day vulnerabilities within the mcp-server-git , a reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), has exposed a significant security gap in AI-driven development environments. These flaws, rooted in inadequate input validation and

How Is AI Fueling the GoBruteforcer Botnet?
Endpoint & Device Security How Is AI Fueling the GoBruteforcer Botnet?

Today, we're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with deep expertise in endpoint security and cyber defense strategies. We’ll be diving into the anatomy of the GoBruteforcer botnet, a threat that highlights a startling intersection of modern development practices and

Is Your LastPass Account at Risk From This Phishing Scam?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Your LastPass Account at Risk From This Phishing Scam?

A meticulously crafted deception campaign is now preying on the trust users place in their digital password managers, demanding immediate attention from anyone safeguarding their online life within a LastPass vault. This sophisticated phishing attack underscores a fundamental truth of

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