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Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Executive Editor

Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch is an award-winning journalist who strives to shed light on how security issues impact not only businesses and defenders on the front line, but also the daily lives of consumers.

In her previous position at Threatpost, Lindsey covered all aspects of the cybersecurity industry - from data privacy regulatory efforts to the evolution of underground cybercriminal marketplaces. Prior to that, Lindsey specialized in writing about microprocessors, enterprise business technology and the Internet of Things at CRN. In Lindsey’s spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and traveling.

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Featured Articles

701 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

SIM Hijacking Attack Lands Hacking Group Member in Jail

The sentencing comes as the FCC grapples with how it can better safeguard consumers against SIM hijacking attempts.

Hacking, Government, Mobile Security

Ransomware Group Continually Rebrands to Slip Under Radar

Researchers warn that a ransomware group's constant rebranding and its small size has allowed for it to fly under the radar.

Ransomware, Malware, Critical Infrastructure

Q&A: Casey Ellis

Casey Ellis, founder, chairman and CTO of Bugcrowd, discusses the future of vulnerability disclosure programs.

Q&a, Vulnerability Disclosure

Malware Samples Target Windows Installer Flaw

Researchers have uncovered malware samples that are targeting a local privilege escalation flaw in Windows Installer.

Windows, Microsoft, Zero Day

Decipher Podcast: Casey Ellis

Casey Ellis joins Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch to discuss the evolution, adoption and standardization of vulnerability disclosure programs - both in the U.S. and across the globe.

Podcast, Vulnerability Disclosure