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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

652 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Phishing Attack Targets Microsoft Flaw to Deliver Cobalt Strike

The attack was first discovered in August after victims received phishing emails containing malicious document attachments.

Phishing

Watchdog Report Highlights Nuclear Agency’s Security Shortcomings

The Government Accountability Office criticized the National Nuclear Security Administration's mixed risk management practices around operational technology devices and its lax oversight of subcontractor cybersecurity practices.

Government, Government Agencies

CISA: Critical Zoho ManageEngine Flaw Actively Exploited

The critical-severity unauthenticated remote code execution flaw is now being actively exploited, according to CISA.

Exploit, Vulnerability

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 9/23

Welcome to Source Code: Decipher's behind-the-scenes look at the weekly news with input from our sources.

Source Code, Podcast

Attackers Deploying Noberus Ransomware Update Tactics

The Noberus ransomware (also known as BlackCat and ALPHV) has received a major update, and affiliates deploying it have also evolved their tactics.

Ransomware