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.
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

US Charges Ukrainian in Russia-Backed Cyberattacks
Data Protection & Privacy US Charges Ukrainian in Russia-Backed Cyberattacks

In an era where geopolitical conflicts are increasingly waged not with soldiers on a battlefield but with keystrokes in the digital ether, the United States has drawn a new line in the sand against state-sponsored cyber warfare. The recent indictment of a Ukrainian national for allegedly attacking

OpenAI Battles Cyber Risks From Its Own AI
Infrastructure & Network Security OpenAI Battles Cyber Risks From Its Own AI

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, the very tools designed to drive progress are now posing one of the most significant challenges to global cybersecurity, forcing their creators to confront a threat of their own making. This research summary examines the central challenge OpenAI faces as

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