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.
Data Leak Exposes 48 Million Gmail Passwords
Identity & Access Management Data Leak Exposes 48 Million Gmail Passwords

A security incident of staggering proportions came to light in January 2026, revealing that a publicly accessible dataset contained the usernames and passwords for an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts. This massive collection of credentials was part of an even larger dump totaling 149 million

Are Automated Scans Enough to Secure Your Web Apps?
Infrastructure & Network Security Are Automated Scans Enough to Secure Your Web Apps?

As organizations accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, the proliferation of web applications—from vital customer-facing portals to critical internal management systems—has dramatically expanded the digital attack surface, making them a primary target for increasingly sophisticated

Phishing Poses Top Cyber Risk to 2026 Winter Games
Endpoint & Device Security Phishing Poses Top Cyber Risk to 2026 Winter Games

As the world turns its attention to the spectacle of the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, a less visible but equally intense competition is unfolding in the digital realm, where cybercriminals are preparing to exploit the event's vast interconnected infrastructure. A recent assessment of the cyber

Multi-Stage Attack Deploys RAT and Ransomware in Russia
Malware & Threats Multi-Stage Attack Deploys RAT and Ransomware in Russia

Today, we’re sitting down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a sophisticated multi-stage phishing campaign recently targeting Russia. This attack is a masterclass in modern evasion techniques, blending social engineering with the abuse of legitimate public cloud

Fake Loan Scam Steals Bank PINs Across Latin America
Identity & Access Management Fake Loan Scam Steals Bank PINs Across Latin America

A meticulously orchestrated phishing campaign promising quick financial relief is systematically dismantling the digital security of bank customers across Latin America, turning the hope for a loan into a nightmare of stolen credentials. This operation, first identified in Peru, has rapidly evolved

Is Your Fortinet Firewall Safe Even After Patching?
Malware & Threats Is Your Fortinet Firewall Safe Even After Patching?

Today, we're joined by Rupert Marais, our in-house Security Specialist, to dissect a concerning trend of automated attacks targeting Fortinet FortiGate devices. With his deep expertise in endpoint security and network management, Rupert will shed light on a new cluster of malicious activity that

Is Zendesk Behind the Latest Wave of Spam?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Zendesk Behind the Latest Wave of Spam?

An inbox flooded with urgent, official-looking emails from brands you trust, each bypassing sophisticated security filters, signals a concerning shift in the cybersecurity landscape where the very tools built for communication are being weaponized. The latest wave of highly effective spam campaigns

Supply Chain Attack Targets n8n Users' Credentials
Endpoint & Device Security Supply Chain Attack Targets n8n Users' Credentials

As a security specialist with deep expertise in endpoint security and cyber strategy, Rupert Marais has a unique vantage point on the evolving landscape of digital threats. We sat down with him to dissect a recent, sophisticated supply chain attack that shifts the focus from individual developers

Is Your Identity the New Top Cyber Target?
Endpoint & Device Security Is Your Identity the New Top Cyber Target?

The digital keys to our professional lives, once considered just one piece of a complex security puzzle, have now become the master key sought by cybercriminals above all else. A fundamental transformation in the cyber threat landscape has occurred, shifting the primary battleground from corporate

Malicious Extension Crashes Browsers to Install New RAT
Malware & Threats Malicious Extension Crashes Browsers to Install New RAT

The mundane frustration of a crashing web browser might be more than just a technical glitch; for thousands of users, it has become the gateway to a sophisticated cyberattack designed to seize control of their systems. A malicious Google Chrome extension, downloaded over 5,000 times from the

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