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.

lindsey@decipher.sc

Featured Articles

Ciso Ciso Concerns

CISOs Navigate Legal Risks After Former Uber Executive’s Conviction

High-profile legal cases have set CISOs on edge about the liabilities they face while working through major security incidents...

Cryptocurrency Ransomware

The Cat and Mouse Game of Crypto Money Laundering

Ransomware actors are getting better at laundering their proceeds from attacks - but law enforcement authorities are also...

Ransomware Ransomware Task Force

Ransomware Safe Havens, Reporting Inconsistencies Trouble Authorities

Despite the U.S. government adopting many recommendations by the Ransomware Task Force in combating ransomware, authorities...

428 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

Microsoft Warns of Ongoing Nobelium Supply Chain Attacks

Microsoft said that the threat group has used phishing and password-spraying attacks to compromise at least 14 IT service providers this year.

Solarwinds, China, Microsoft

TodayZoo Phishing Kit Used to Swipe Microsoft Credentials

Microsoft researchers said TodayZoo, used for a massive campaign aimed at stealing victims’ credentials, was pieced together from an old phishing kit template.

Phishing, Phishing Kits, Phishing Scams

U.S. Export Controls Crack Down on Surveillance Tools

A newly proposed interim final rule is the result of 2017 negotiations as part of the Wassenaar Arrangement after initial export rules were met with criticism.

Surveillance, Hacking Methods, Government Agencies

Google Disrupts Cookie Theft Malware Attacks

Google researchers point to a resurgence in a decades-old session hijacking tactic, as seen in a recent phishing campaign.

Malware, Browser Security, Admin Session Hijacks

Q&A: Genevieve Stark and Joshua Shilko

Mandiant threat intelligence researchers give Decipher editor Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch a behind-the-scenes look at how they began tracking recently discovered ransomware group FIN12 - and what's next for the group.

Ransomware