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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

Wyden Pushes HHS to Mandate Healthcare Cybersecurity Standards

Wyden said the Change Healthcare ransomware attack demonstrates how the HHS’ current self-regulatory approach to cybersecurity is “insufficient.”

Government

Synnovis Ransomware Attack Disrupts Healthcare Services

Synnovis is experiencing a ransomware attack impacting all IT systems and resulting in interruptions to many of the organization’s pathology services across top hospitals in London.

Ransomware

Decipher Podcast: Garrett Yamada

Garrett Yamada, associate director of identity security at Texas A&M University, talks about his experiences navigating identity challenges.

Identity, Podcast

Snowflake: Customer Accounts Targeted in ‘Identity-Based Attacks’

Ticketmaster and others companies are reportedly wrapped up in a series of attacks that target accounts without MFA.

Identity

Wyden: SEC, FTC Should Investigate UnitedHealth’s ‘Negligent’ Security Practices

The senator called for investigations into “negligent cybersecurity practices” by UnitedHealth Group after a ransomware attack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare.

Ransomware