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.
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

Can AI-Powered Platforms Like Base44 Be Truly Secure?
Identity & Access Management Can AI-Powered Platforms Like Base44 Be Truly Secure?

The landscape of software development has undergone a dramatic transformation with the emergence of AI-powered platforms like Base44, a visual coding tool developed by Wix that turns text prompts into functional code. These platforms harness the power of large language models (LLMs) and generative

Are Smart Contracts the Weak Link in Crypto Security?
Infrastructure & Network Security Are Smart Contracts the Weak Link in Crypto Security?

In the fast-evolving world of blockchain technology, a staggering $14 billion has been lost to cryptocurrency fraud and exploits since comprehensive tracking began, with over half of those losses tied directly to flaws in smart contracts. These self-executing agreements, designed to automate

Trend Analysis: IoT Security in Video Surveillance
Malware & Threats Trend Analysis: IoT Security in Video Surveillance

In an increasingly connected world, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, particularly video surveillance systems, has transformed how security is managed across public and private spaces, yet this reliance reveals a chilling vulnerability to cyber threats that could compromise

Exchange Mailbox Recovery – Review
Identity & Access Management Exchange Mailbox Recovery – Review

Imagine a critical business email containing vital client information vanishing from a corporate Exchange Server due to an accidental deletion, halting operations and risking data loss, a scenario that is not uncommon in enterprise environments. Mailbox deletions—whether by user error or

New Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Ukraine's Defense Sector
Malware & Threats New Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Ukraine's Defense Sector

I'm thrilled to sit down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist with deep expertise in endpoint and device security, cybersecurity strategies, and network management. Today, we’re diving into a chilling new cyberespionage campaign targeting Ukraine’s government, military, and defense

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