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.
MongoBleed Flaw Threatens Over 87,000 MongoDB Servers
Data Protection & Privacy MongoBleed Flaw Threatens Over 87,000 MongoDB Servers

A deeply concerning security flaw, publicly identified as MongoBleed and tracked as CVE-2025-14847, has placed tens of thousands of organizations at immediate risk of data exposure. An extensive internet scan has revealed that over 87,000 MongoDB database servers are publicly accessible and

Five Pivotal Threats That Defined Cybersecurity in 2025
Malware & Threats Five Pivotal Threats That Defined Cybersecurity in 2025

The digital landscape of 2025 was fundamentally reshaped by a series of seismic security events that exposed deep-seated vulnerabilities across global infrastructure, private enterprises, and even the governmental bodies tasked with protecting them. Throughout the year, organizations grappled with

Is Your AppSec Keeping Pace With Modern Threats?
Endpoint & Device Security Is Your AppSec Keeping Pace With Modern Threats?

With his deep expertise in endpoint security and cybersecurity strategy, Rupert Marais has a front-row seat to the evolving battleground of application security. He has spent his career navigating the complex intersection of network management and software development, giving him a unique

Trend Analysis: Sophisticated APT Tactics
Endpoint & Device Security Trend Analysis: Sophisticated APT Tactics

The invisible redirection of a single software update request can serve as the unassuming first step in a protracted cyber espionage operation designed to remain undetected for years. A recent, highly sophisticated campaign by the China-linked APT group Evasive Panda highlights this new era of

Trend Analysis: Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulation
Endpoint & Device Security Trend Analysis: Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulation

A digital siege is underway in American healthcare, forcing a high-stakes confrontation between federal regulators aiming to fortify defenses and the providers who argue those defenses are operationally unbuildable. The healthcare sector is in a state of high alert, caught between escalating

Is Your Network Ready for Asia's Digital Future?
Infrastructure & Network Security Is Your Network Ready for Asia's Digital Future?

Across the dynamic economies of Southeast and South Asia, a profound technological transformation is compelling businesses to fundamentally rethink their network infrastructure, as the rapid acceleration of digital initiatives, widespread cloud migration, and the establishment of permanent hybrid

Is Google Protecting Data or Killing Competition?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Google Protecting Data or Killing Competition?

The Digital Showdown: A Lawsuit Pitting Data Integrity Against Open Innovation Google’s lawsuit against data scraper SerpApi pits data protection against open innovation. Google accuses the company of illegally harvesting copyrighted search content via fraudulent requests. This case forces a

Why Are Old Flaws Fueling New SonicWall Attacks?
Data Protection & Privacy Why Are Old Flaws Fueling New SonicWall Attacks?

We're joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist, to dissect a developing situation that’s putting network perimeters at risk. Recently, SonicWall disclosed a new zero-day vulnerability being actively exploited in the wild. This isn't just a simple flaw; it's being used as part

North Korea Turns Cybercrime Into a National Industry
Malware & Threats North Korea Turns Cybercrime Into a National Industry

In a year marked by digital insecurity, a single nation-state actor has managed to account for the vast majority of all cryptocurrency stolen worldwide, turning what was once a fringe activity into a core pillar of its national economic strategy. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has

GitHub Pauses Runner Fees After Developer Backlash
Infrastructure & Network Security GitHub Pauses Runner Fees After Developer Backlash

We're joined today by our in-house security and infrastructure specialist, Rupert Marais, to dissect a recent, turbulent event in the developer world. GitHub’s abrupt plan to charge for self-hosted runners—and its even more abrupt reversal—sent shockwaves through the community, igniting a crucial

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