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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

CloudMensis macOS Malware Steals Sensitive Data

The previously undisclosed macOS malware was observed as part of a targeted operation with the end goal of exfiltrating sensitive information from victims.

Macos, Macos Security, Apple

Decipher Podcast: Mark Arena

Intel 471 CEO Mark Arena talks about the process behind monitoring threat actors and how cybercrime is evolving.

Podcast

FBI: Fake Cryptocurrency Apps Defrauded Hundreds of U.S. Investors

U.S. investors have been scammed out of millions by cybercriminals impersonating legitimate cryptocurrency investment apps.

Cryptocurrency

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 7/15

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

Source Code

North Korean Threat Actors Target Small Businesses With Ransomware

The H0lyGh0st ransomware group has spent the last year targeting small and medium-sized businesses - but has not yet successfully extorted ransom payments from victims, said Microsoft researchers.

Microsoft, North Korea