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.
How Did This Amateur Cybercriminal Get Caught So Easily?
Malware & Threats How Did This Amateur Cybercriminal Get Caught So Easily?

Nicholas Michael Kloster, a 31-year-old man from Kansas City, is facing serious accusations for his involvement in a series of cybercrimes characterized by exceptionally poor operational security. The extensive indictment, which spans just three months in 2024, outlines a string of unlawful

Cybercriminals Use Godot Engine to Spread Undetectable Malware Loader
Malware & Threats Cybercriminals Use Godot Engine to Spread Undetectable Malware Loader

Cybercriminals have developed an innovative approach to covertly deliver malware across various operating systems and platforms by creating a malware loader using the Godot Engine, an open-source game development tool. This malware loader, dubbed GodLoader, is distributed via the Stargazers Ghost

QNAP and Veritas Expose Critical Vulnerabilities in Their Products
Malware & Threats QNAP and Veritas Expose Critical Vulnerabilities in Their Products

Over the weekend, significant security vulnerabilities were discovered in products from two major companies: QNAP, a Taiwanese NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device manufacturer, and Veritas, an enterprise data management company. These companies disclosed a total of 31 vulnerabilities affecting a

Salt Typhoon's Global Espionage: Targeting Telecoms, Governments, and NGOs
Malware & Threats Salt Typhoon's Global Espionage: Targeting Telecoms, Governments, and NGOs

The extensive reach and sophisticated tactics of the China-linked cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon (also tracked as Earth Estries) have been unveiled in a recent report by researchers from Trend Micro. This group, which gained notoriety for hacking thousands of devices at US telecom

Japan Advises Adding Digital Account Details to Your Will
Identity & Access Management Japan Advises Adding Digital Account Details to Your Will

In a world where digital subscriptions and online accounts are more prevalent than ever, Japan's National Consumer Affairs Center has advised citizens to start "digital end of life planning." This recommendation comes in response to several recent incidents where individuals had

How Did a Cyberattack Push Wirral Hospitals Back to Pen and Paper?
Malware & Threats How Did a Cyberattack Push Wirral Hospitals Back to Pen and Paper?

In an unsettling development, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust in North West England experienced a critical cybersecurity incident that forced its hospitals to revert to pen-and-paper operations. This unsettling event was initially detected as suspicious activity, prompting the

Are Supply Chain Managers Underestimating Warehouse Cybersecurity Risks?
Infrastructure & Network Security Are Supply Chain Managers Underestimating Warehouse Cybersecurity Risks?

In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, modern warehouses equipped with robots and AI are becoming the norm rather than the exception. While these advancements bring about enhanced productivity and efficiency, they also introduce new and potentially severe cybersecurity risks. It

November 2024's Pioneering Cybersecurity Solutions Highlight AI and Automation
Data Protection & Privacy November 2024's Pioneering Cybersecurity Solutions Highlight AI and Automation

The November 2024 landscape for cybersecurity witnessed a surge of groundbreaking innovations, with industry giants like Absolute, Arkose Labs, Atakama, BlackFog, Eurotech, HiddenLayer, Hornetsecurity, Nirmata, Radware, Rakuten Viber, Symbiotic Security, Tanium, and Vectra AI steering the charge.

Strengthening Network Security: Essential for Modern Cyber Defense
Infrastructure & Network Security Strengthening Network Security: Essential for Modern Cyber Defense

In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, solely relying on traditional endpoint security tools is no longer sufficient to protect enterprise networks. With the rise of cloud computing, work-from-anywhere policies, and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives, organizations face a

Exposed AWS Keys Quickly Exploited: Need for Automated Security Measures
Data Protection & Privacy Exposed AWS Keys Quickly Exploited: Need for Automated Security Measures

When AWS (Amazon Web Services) access keys are inadvertently exposed online, bad actors can exploit these keys within minutes or hours, potentially inflicting significant damage on the compromised infrastructure. A recent study conducted by Clutch Security researchers sheds light on the alarming

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