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.
New SHADOW#REACTOR Campaign Deploys Evasive Remcos RAT
Endpoint & Device Security New SHADOW#REACTOR Campaign Deploys Evasive Remcos RAT

A highly sophisticated and evasive multi-stage attack, dubbed the SHADOW#REACTOR campaign, has been identified deploying the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) to establish persistent, covert control over compromised Windows systems. This campaign represents a significant evolution in malware

Undetected Skimming Attack Targets Six Card Networks
Infrastructure & Network Security Undetected Skimming Attack Targets Six Card Networks

A recently uncovered digital skimming campaign, operating silently for nearly four years, has successfully targeted the customers of at least six major global payment networks, raising serious questions about the security of client-side code in the e-commerce ecosystem. Security researchers have

Deepfake Detection Technology – Review
Identity & Access Management Deepfake Detection Technology – Review

The proliferation of hyper-realistic synthetic media has created an urgent and complex challenge for digital security, forcing a rapid evolution in technologies designed to distinguish authentic content from sophisticated forgeries. Deepfake technology represents a significant advancement in

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

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