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.
Modified Banking Malware – Review
Endpoint & Device Security Modified Banking Malware – Review

Imagine opening your mobile banking app to check your balance, only to unknowingly hand over complete control of your device to cybercriminals lurking in the shadows. This chilling scenario is becoming a stark reality in Southeast Asia, where a sophisticated breed of modified banking malware has

How Does Silver Fox Spread ValleyRAT via Fake Teams Installer?
Endpoint & Device Security How Does Silver Fox Spread ValleyRAT via Fake Teams Installer?

Diving into the murky waters of cybersecurity, I'm thrilled to sit down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with a wealth of knowledge in endpoint and device security, cybersecurity strategies, and network management. With a keen eye on evolving threats, Rupert has been closely

How Does Microsoft Entra Simplify Identity Security?
Identity & Access Management How Does Microsoft Entra Simplify Identity Security?

Imagine a world where cyber threats evolve faster than the defenses designed to stop them, leaving organizations scrambling to protect their digital identities amid an onslaught of sophisticated attacks. This is the stark reality many businesses face today, with identity breaches becoming a primary

How Does Star Blizzard Target NGOs Like RSF with Phishing?
Identity & Access Management How Does Star Blizzard Target NGOs Like RSF with Phishing?

Imagine a trusted colleague sending an urgent email requesting a critical document, only for that innocuous click to unleash a cascade of cyber threats targeting your organization’s most sensitive data. This scenario isn’t mere speculation but a chilling reality for NGOs like Reporters Without

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

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