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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

629 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

New Lazarus Group Malware Found in Log4j Attacks

EarlyRAT serves as another example of the Lazarus Group APT’s ability to quickly build new malware to target organizations worldwide.

Lazarus Group

Conti and Trickbot Crypters Bring Clarity to Complex Threat Landscape

Researchers say that crypters previously attributed to the Trickbot/Conti syndicate are “fundamental” to tracking cybercrime factions.

Malware, Trickbot, Conti

GAO: Federal Agencies Contend With Disparate Cybercrime Metrics

The Government Accountability Office found that various federal agencies don't have a comprehensive way to track cybercrime data, which it says is "leaving the country less prepared to combat cybercrime.”

Cybercrime, Reporting

Cybercriminals Still Want to Cash In on Cryptojacking

Recent campaigns show cybercriminals haven't given up yet on cryptojacking, despite fluctuating cryptocurrency values and the shutdown of Coinhive.

Cryptocurrency, Cryptojacking

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 6/23

Welcome back to Source Code, Decipher's weekly news wrap podcast with input from our sources.

Source Code, Podcast