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.
RapperBot Botnet Cybercrime – Review
Malware & Threats RapperBot Botnet Cybercrime – Review

Imagine a digital army of tens of thousands of compromised devices, silently waiting to unleash chaos on unsuspecting targets across the globe. This is the reality of RapperBot, a formidable botnet that has emerged as a leading tool for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Operating as a

Allianz Life Breach Exposes 1.1M Customers' Data to Hackers
Infrastructure & Network Security Allianz Life Breach Exposes 1.1M Customers' Data to Hackers

Imagine waking up to the news that your personal information—everything from your Social Security number to your home address—has been exposed to hackers due to a massive cyberattack on a trusted financial institution. This nightmare became a reality for 1.1 million customers of Allianz Life, a US

What's New in Cybersecurity: VPN Flaws to AI Malware?
Malware & Threats What's New in Cybersecurity: VPN Flaws to AI Malware?

Imagine a world where a single click on a trusted VPN connection exposes an entire corporate network to ransomware, or where artificial intelligence, often hailed as a defender, crafts malware so sophisticated it evades even the sharpest detection tools. This is the reality of cybersecurity today—a

Is Otter.ai Violating Privacy with AI Voice Training?
Security Operations & Management Is Otter.ai Violating Privacy with AI Voice Training?

Unpacking the Privacy Controversy Imagine joining a virtual meeting on Zoom, unaware that your voice is being recorded and used to train an AI system without your permission, a scenario that raises serious ethical concerns. This unsettling situation lies at the heart of a significant legal

Workday Breach Tied to ShinyHunters' Salesforce Attacks
Identity & Access Management Workday Breach Tied to ShinyHunters' Salesforce Attacks

In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, Workday, a prominent HR technology firm headquartered in Pleasanton, California, recently confirmed a breach in its third-party customer relationship management system. Renowned for its AI-driven solutions that

What’s Behind Colt Technology’s Major Cyber Attack?
Infrastructure & Network Security What’s Behind Colt Technology’s Major Cyber Attack?

Imagine a global telecommunications giant, connecting over 32,000 buildings across 40 countries, suddenly brought to a standstill by a crippling cyberattack, leaving countless systems offline. This is the reality for Colt Technology Services, a London-based powerhouse, which faced a major security

New Android Malware Targets Banking with NFC Fraud and More
Endpoint & Device Security New Android Malware Targets Banking with NFC Fraud and More

Unveiling the Mobile Banking Threat Landscape In today's digital economy, where mobile banking transactions are skyrocketing, a staggering statistic emerges: millions of Android users worldwide are at risk from a sophisticated wave of malware exploiting near-field communication (NFC) technology,

When Everyone Has Access, Who’s Really Accountable?
Editorial When Everyone Has Access, Who’s Really Accountable?

People often talk about access as the ultimate enabler. The modern enterprise prides itself on openness—shared credentials, seamless collaboration, federated identities, and zero-trust access frameworks designed to keep things fluid. But in the race to democratize access, you’ve lost sight of

Matrix Discloses High-Severity Protocol Flaws, Urges Fixes
Infrastructure & Network Security Matrix Discloses High-Severity Protocol Flaws, Urges Fixes

Imagine a communication platform trusted by millions, including government entities, suddenly revealing critical vulnerabilities that could jeopardize user data across its decentralized network. This scenario has become a reality for Matrix, an open-standard protocol for secure, real-time

Major Automaker's Dealership Systems Exposed to Hackers
Endpoint & Device Security Major Automaker's Dealership Systems Exposed to Hackers

What if a stranger could slip into your car, start the engine, and track your every move with nothing more than your name? This isn’t a plot from a thriller—it’s a real vulnerability uncovered in the digital systems of a major automaker, affecting over 1,000 dealerships across the US. At the DEF

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