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.
4 Common Ways Your Employees Can Compromise Your Security
Editorial 4 Common Ways Your Employees Can Compromise Your Security

Even though cybersecurity solutions are becoming increasingly sophisticated, hackers are still managing to keep up even with the most advanced technologies. Furthermore, companies get so caught up in trying to adopt new technologies in their endless search for 100% protection that they forget to

How to Safeguard Your Mac from Malware
Editorial How to Safeguard Your Mac from Malware

You think your Mac is safe from malware? Think again. While Macs do have some integrated protection against malware, they can still get infected. The good news? According to SecureMac.com , “even as Trojan Horses, adware, and other types of malware are becoming more common on the Mac operating s

The Makings of a Great Incident Management Process
Editorial The Makings of a Great Incident Management Process

The importance of incident management is increasing. We’ve gotten to the point where every company, regardless of size, needs to have a proper Incident Management Process implemented. Why is it so important?   Simply because no one is exempt from cyber threats , and with today’s companies shifting t

Is online anonymity just a myth?
Editorial Is online anonymity just a myth?

Browsing anonymity may seem appealing for various reasons. Regardless of whether they have something worth hiding/protecting or not, those who know better appreciate the value of online privacy protection. But is VPN-supported anonymity all it is rumored to be, or not? A study coming from a joint

I spy with my digital eye… smartphone-induced risks
Editorial I spy with my digital eye… smartphone-induced risks

The idea that smartphone cameras may represent cybersecurity risks is not new. Smartphone-induced risks have plagued researchers from the beginning of this trendy devices’ rise. In time, specialists analyzed various scenarios. More recently, an official incident determined a new wave of smartphone c

Beware the traps of security automation
Editorial Beware the traps of security automation

Cyber security automation may represent a relief for specialists. With its unmatched potential of big data processing, automation in this field is the only foreseeable counteraction once the global-scale Internet of Everything provides a new playing field for hackers everywhere. However, besides

Another day, another demo exploit – this time, Chrome is the tattletale (autofill vulnerabilities)
Editorial Another day, another demo exploit – this time, Chrome is the tattletale (autofill vulnerabilities)

Unfortunately, often in the digital environment what makes things faster and easier is riddled with cyber security risks. This time, it is about the autofill feature. Finish specialist Viljami Kuosmanen illustrated how easy it is for third parties to get private user data via autofill storage. The

Will empowering AI equal weakening privacy protection?
Editorial Will empowering AI equal weakening privacy protection?

As it turns out, Google wants to employ Artificial Intelligence in moderating online communications. This activity implies a fine balance between the freedom of expression and various preset policies. These may involve anti-harassment measures or even cyber-security guidelines that moderate what

Yahoo breaches – what were the signs?
Editorial Yahoo breaches – what were the signs?

Yahoo breaches have become similar to Adobe Flash patches – one seems to hear about them endlessly. The company strives to explain and investigate. Yet there is even more to add to the damage report as time goes by. On top of this, cyber scammers and cyber-attackers may well take advantage of the u

Why distributed guessing attacks worry Visa users
Editorial Why distributed guessing attacks worry Visa users

Trying to decrypt the way Tesco Bank hackers operated, researchers unveiled a surprisingly fast and efficient method of hacking VISA cards. Successful in just 6 seconds, this technique, dubbed distributed guessing attack, allows cyber-attackers to access all necessary data and pose as credit card

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