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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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704 articles by Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch

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

Government Makes Headway in Executing Cybersecurity Commission’s Recommendations

A new report by the CSC 2.0 pointed to both progress and "unfinished business" in the government's implementation of its recommendations for bolstering its cybersecurity strategy.

Government

Decipher Podcast: Source Code 9/16

Welcome back to Source Code, Decipher's weekly security news podcast.

Source Code, Podcast

The Challenge of Securing Critical Operational Technology Systems at the Ground Level

As the federal government contemplates how it approaches operational technology security measures, a "big opportunity" exists as infrastructure is upgraded or replaced.

Critical Infrastructure