Articles by 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

US becomes ransomware capital of the world as attacks rise by almost 150 percent

By Sead Fadilpašić published 4 August 25

There are now more ransomware attacks in the US than in the next 15 countries combined.

Over 11,000 Android devices hit by fake login RAT hidden in Meta Ads and fake Google Play store

By Sead Fadilpašić published 4 August 25

Thousands of fake Play Store sites are distributing PlayPraetor, a RAT that spoofs hundreds of banking and crypto apps.

Hackers are cracking mobile browsers to bypass security - here's how they do it and how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published 4 August 25

Mobile browsers are the new cybercrime battleground, but there are ways to stay safe.

Norton adds deepfake protection to mobile apps in push to make sure you don't get caught out by scams

By Sead Fadilpašić published 2 August 25

Deepfake Protection can spot fake YouTube videos and audio files.

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Allianz Life cyberattack gets worse as company confirms Social Security numbers stolen

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 August 25

The "majority" of its 1.4 million customer base is affected.

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New DoubleTrouble banking trojan spreads via Discord - so be on your guard

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 August 25

DoubleTrouble's latest edition sports new capabilities and distribution methods.

Hackers says they attacked Mailchimp and stole user data - and the community laughed it off

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 August 25

"That's like one client worth of data," the community shrugs following alleged Mailchimp attack.

Ransomware gangs are now expanding to physical threats in the real world

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 August 25

More than half of CEOs threatened with physical violence unless their company paid a ransom demand.

Lovense adult toy app leaks private user email addresses - what we know, and how to stay safe if you're affected

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 1 August 25

Experts find a way to doxx people using smart sex toy app - and it still hasn't been fixed.

Dollar Tree denies data breach - says hackers targeted its rival instead

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 August 25

INC Ransom claims to have breached Dollar Tree, but the company says the data belongs to 99 Cents Only.

Hackers target critical WordPress theme flaw - hundreds of sites at risk from potential takeover, find out if you're affected

By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 July 25

A bug that allows for WordPress site takeover is being actively exploited in the wild, experts have warned.

Defunct crypto platform FTX Japan leaked thousands of user records after shutting down - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 July 25

Names, email addresses, and more, leaked from the dead platform, putting FTX Japan users at risk.

Python devs targeted with dangerous phishing attacks - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 July 25

Someone is spoofing PyPI.org in an attempt to grab login credentials, experts warn.

Ransomware gang sets deadline to leak huge cache of stolen Ingram Micro data

By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 July 25

SafePay added Ingram Micro to its data leak site, pressuring the company to pay the ransom.

Best secure browser of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 31 July 25

We list the best secure browsers, to make it simple and easy to safely use the internet by shielding your devices from viruses, malware and invasive tracking features.

Major new malware strain targets crypto users via malicious ads - here's what we know, and how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 July 25

Malware went undetected on many antivirus products, so be careful what you're downloading.

Another top vibe coding platform has some worrying security flaws - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 July 25

Experts warn of a way to access other people’s private app data on Base44.

Hackers hit SAP security bug to send out nasty Linux malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 July 25

SAP NetWeaver bug is still being leveraged to drop nasty backdoors against Linux users.

FBI, CISA warn of more Scattered Spider attacks to come

By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 July 25

Infamous hacking collective Scattered Spider is evolving to grow even more dangerous.

Orange warns of possible mobile disruption following suspected cyberattack

By Sead Fadilpašić published 30 July 25

Orange forced to suspend some of its services which could cause disruptions for some users.