Sebastian Raiffen

Sebastian Raiffen

IT Security Consultant
Sebastian Raiffen is an IT expert specializing in security development. He explores the latest in cybersecurity and offers practical tools and strategies for enhancing digital defense. His signature writing style incorporates meticulous research and analysis, producing technical content that ranges from dissecting malware to deciphering encryption algorithms. Sebastian is sought after for his in-depth security commentary and expert advice.
Leaks Expose Predator Spyware's Ad Attacks and Vendor Role
Endpoint & Device Security Leaks Expose Predator Spyware's Ad Attacks and Vendor Role

A malicious advertisement rendering silently in the background of a smartphone application is all it takes for a sophisticated surveillance tool to seize complete control of the device, from its microphone and camera to its most sensitive encrypted messages. This is not a theoretical threat but the

How Malicious Extensions Can Hijack Your SaaS Accounts
Endpoint & Device Security How Malicious Extensions Can Hijack Your SaaS Accounts

A sophisticated cybercrime campaign recently came to light, revealing how a threat group methodically turned millions of trusted browser extensions into powerful spyware capable of infiltrating corporate SaaS environments. Operating for seven years under the radar, the actors behind the

What Is the Weakest Link in Banking Security?
Data Protection & Privacy What Is the Weakest Link in Banking Security?

For decades, the financial services industry has cultivated an image of impenetrable digital security, investing billions to construct virtual fortresses that seemingly stand impervious to the escalating threats of the digital age. Yet, as cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, they are no longer

GitHub Actions Drive Surge in Supply Chain Attacks
Identity & Access Management GitHub Actions Drive Surge in Supply Chain Attacks

A concerning trend has taken hold in 2025 as the software development landscape faces a sharp escalation in supply chain attacks, with threat actors now systematically targeting the automated workflows at the heart of the world's largest code repository. Malicious actors are exploiting the immense

Trend Analysis: Private Cloud Consolidation
Infrastructure & Network Security Trend Analysis: Private Cloud Consolidation

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has triggered a seismic strategic shift, moving beyond a simple corporate merger to a fundamental consolidation of the private cloud market that is forcing thousands of businesses to urgently re-evaluate their infrastructure, budgets, and long-term IT strategy. This

Is Your VMware Environment Safe From China's Brickstorm?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Your VMware Environment Safe From China's Brickstorm?

A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, active throughout the summer of 2025, has demonstrated the profound vulnerability of corporate virtual infrastructure by systematically targeting multiple U.S. entities across the legal, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Security researchers have

AI-Powered Python Malware Targets Brazilian WhatsApp Users
Endpoint & Device Security AI-Powered Python Malware Targets Brazilian WhatsApp Users

Imagine receiving a message from a close friend on WhatsApp, only to discover that a single click could drain your bank account or compromise your cryptocurrency wallet. This chilling reality is unfolding in Brazil, where a cunning cyberthreat, powered by artificial intelligence, is infiltrating

Shanya PaaS Emerges as a Potent EDR Killer for Ransomware
Endpoint & Device Security Shanya PaaS Emerges as a Potent EDR Killer for Ransomware

Today, we're sitting down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist whose expertise spans endpoint protection, cybersecurity strategy, and network management. We're diving into the shadowy world of the "as-a-service" economy, moving beyond ransomware to a troubling new offering for

Can Child Safety and Data Privacy Coexist Online?
Data Protection & Privacy Can Child Safety and Data Privacy Coexist Online?

The Digital Crossroads Protecting Children Without Compromising Privacy The urgent and undeniable need to protect children from the perils of the internet has collided head-on with the equally fundamental right to personal data privacy, creating a complex digital battleground. This core tension is

Why Is This Google Chrome Update So Critical?
Infrastructure & Network Security Why Is This Google Chrome Update So Critical?

Today we’re joined by our in-house security specialist, Rupert Marais. We’ll explore the high-stakes world of zero-day vulnerabilities, prompted by Google's recent critical Chrome update, and then pivot to the personal issue of online privacy through the lens of website cookies and consent. The

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