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.
Raptor Security Framework – Review
Security Operations & Management Raptor Security Framework – Review

Imagine a digital battlefield where malicious actors wield artificial intelligence to craft devastating exploits faster than defenders can respond, leaving critical systems vulnerable at an unprecedented scale. This isn’t a distant nightmare but a pressing reality in today’s cybersecurity

Dartmouth Confirms Major Data Breach by Cl0p Ransomware Group
Data Protection & Privacy Dartmouth Confirms Major Data Breach by Cl0p Ransomware Group

In an era where data is as valuable as gold, a chilling breach at Dartmouth College has exposed just how vulnerable even the most prestigious institutions can be. Picture this: sensitive personal details of thousands of individuals—Social Security numbers, financial records, and more—slipped

Chinese APT PlushDaemon Hijacks Updates via DNS on Routers
Endpoint & Device Security Chinese APT PlushDaemon Hijacks Updates via DNS on Routers

A quiet edit to trust at the edge Automatic updates were sold as the safest way to stay secure, until a quiet actor rewired that trust at your router and turned routine downloads into covert couriers. The scheme did not smash through vendor gates or crash endpoints; it simply nudged traffic at the

Could Unclaimed Domains Turn Python Builds Into Malware?
Malware & Threats Could Unclaimed Domains Turn Python Builds Into Malware?

An overlooked script tucked inside familiar Python projects could still pivot a routine build into a live compromise if a long-dormant domain changed hands and delivered hostile code to developers who trusted the past a bit too much. That risk was not hypothetical; it hinged on a bootstrap pattern

Cyberattack Shuts Down CodeRED Emergency Alert Platform
Security Operations & Management Cyberattack Shuts Down CodeRED Emergency Alert Platform

Imagine a small town bracing for a severe storm, relying on an emergency alert system to warn residents of impending danger, only to find that very system silenced by a ruthless cyberattack. This nightmare became reality for countless communities across the United States when the CodeRED platform,

SitusAMC Vendor Breach Exposes Data at Major U.S. Banks
Data Protection & Privacy SitusAMC Vendor Breach Exposes Data at Major U.S. Banks

Introduction A single vendor handling nonpublic financial records at scale became a pressure point for the banking system when a third-party breach at real-estate technology provider SitusAMC exposed sensitive corporate data tied to major U.S. financial institutions. The event mattered because

Why Is CISA Warning of Spyware in Signal and WhatsApp?
Endpoint & Device Security Why Is CISA Warning of Spyware in Signal and WhatsApp?

Sebastian Raiffen sits down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist known for hands-on work in endpoint and device security, to unpack CISA’s latest alert on spyware and RATs aimed at high-value Signal and WhatsApp users. Rupert traces how attackers braid social engineering with

Can Microsoft and NVIDIA Make Adversarial Security Real-Time?
Data Protection & Privacy Can Microsoft and NVIDIA Make Adversarial Security Real-Time?

The Milliseconds That Decide If an Attack Lands Milliseconds now separate a blocked breach from a drained account, and AI-driven attackers exploit that gap faster than human defenses can blink while enterprises still debate whether accuracy must slow down speed. High-frequency commerce and instant

DeepSeek-R1 AI Produces Insecure Code on Sensitive Topics
Endpoint & Device Security DeepSeek-R1 AI Produces Insecure Code on Sensitive Topics

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, few topics are as pressing as the security implications of AI-generated code, especially when influenced by politically sensitive content. Today, we’re speaking with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with deep

How Does Malware Hide in Blender 3D Files for Attacks?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Does Malware Hide in Blender 3D Files for Attacks?

Overview of a Growing Cyber Threat in Creative Software In an era where digital creativity fuels industries worldwide, a startling discovery has emerged: cybercriminals are exploiting trusted 3D modeling software like Blender to deliver devastating malware, targeting unsuspecting users with

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