Sead Fadilpašić

Sead is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He writes about IT (cloud, IoT, 5G, VPN) and cybersecurity (ransomware, data breaches, laws and regulations). In his career, spanning more than a decade, he’s written for numerous media outlets, including Al Jazeera Balkans. He’s also held several modules on content writing for Represent Communications.

Articles by: Sead Fadilpašić

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This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Regular PDF files can now easily be weaponized and used for malware distribution or credential theft.

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Around 50,000 Cisco firewalls are vulnerable to attack, so patch now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers are already targeting Cisco firewalls - and it's only a matter of time before they find yours, experts warn.

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WD patches NAS security flaw which could have allowed full takeover

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Multiple versions are affected, and there don't appear to be any workarounds.

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Broadcom finally patches dangerous VMware zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A bug abused since late 2024 has now finally been addressed.

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Chinese hackers hit government systems, stealing emails and more - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Say hi to Phantom Taurus - a newly discovered Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage group.

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Best static residential proxies for 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Let's take a look at what makes a static residential proxy great, and help you choose the best one.

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Best proxy for sneakers of 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Speed and reliability can make or break your success in the whirlwind world of sneaker shopping.

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Best proxy for YouTube of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

We list the best proxies for YouTube, to make it simple and easy to sidestep censorship, regional bans and ads.

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Best residential proxy service providers of 2025: ranked & rated

By Benedict Collins last updated

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for secure, reliable, and efficient internet operations is paramount.

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Best datacenter proxies of 2025 - tried, tested, reviewed, and compared

By Desire Athow last updated

If you’re looking for efficient proxies to conduct market research, protect your business emails, and prevent phishing attacks or scraping, you should consider datacenter proxies.

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SonicWall VPN accounts breached by Akira ransomware -and even those using MFA are at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

How can fully patched, 2FA-protected accounts still be breached? Security pros have a few ideas.

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Experts warn a maximum severity GoAnywhere MFT flaw is now being exploited as a zero day

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers started abusing GoAnywhere MFT bug a week before the patch was released.

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LockBit malware is back - and nastier than ever, experts claim

By Sead Fadilpašić published

New LockBit malware sports cross-platform capabilities and improved obfuscation techniques.

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Look out - these fake Microsoft Teams installers are just spreading dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Be careful when searching for Microsoft Teams online - you might end up on the wrong side of the internet.

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Volvo says staff data was stolen following recent ransomware attack on IT supplier

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Names and SSNs grabbed in a third-party attack against Miljödata.

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This devious malware has jumped from Meta over to Google Ads and YouTube to spread - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Fake TradingView Premium ads are expanding from Meta into Google's ecosystem, so be on your guard.

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Watch out - hackers are using AI to make phishing emails even more convincing

By Sead Fadilpašić published

No, you're not looking at a blank PDF file - you're looking at a weaponized SVG file.

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Microsoft flags dangerous XCSSET macOS malware targeting developers - so be on your guard

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The infamous macOS backdoor returns with new, dangerous capabilities.

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Nearly 150,000 patient records exposed in major healthcare data breach - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Archer Health kept an unprotected database online hosting a treasure trove of sensitive information.

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US Government tells agencies to patch Cisco firewalls immediately, or face attack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A state-sponsored attacker is leveraging two zero-days to establish persistence.

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Squarespace is one of the best website builders out there for its intuitive templates and customization tools- and now TechRadar users can get 10% off on any plan

By Sead Fadilpašić published

For a limited time, Squarespace gives you everything you need to create a polished online presence at a 10% discount.

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OnePlus phone flaw could let devices send out unwanted text messages - so take care who you ping

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Flaw could also expose SMS 2FA codes, so you might want to move to a software-based authenticator.

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Under the radar - Google warns new Brickstorm malware was stealing data from US firms for over a year

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Chinese state-sponsored actors are at it again targeting legal, SaaS, and government agencies.

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Experts warn Supermicro motherboards can be infected with "unremovable" new malware - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Last year's fix wasn't good enough, Binarly says, as it finds new ways to exploit an old flaw.

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Cisco warns zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks on IOS software

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A patch is already available, as well as a temporary mitigation, so update now.

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