Sead Fadilpašić

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

ID theft

Dish ransomware attack stole details from thousands of employees

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The stolen database was subsequently deleted, the company claims.

Apple logo on the side of a building

The US government is having to patch a whole lot of iPhones

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Three major vulnerabilities discovered in Apple devices could pose a threat.

malware

BlackCat ransomware found using malicious Windows kernels

By Sead Fadilpašić published

An updated version of POORTRY spotted carrying the same functionalities.

Google Android figure standing on laptop keyboard with code in background

This brute-force fingerprint attack could break into your Android phone

By Sead Fadilpašić published

With enough time, and access to the device, there's a way to break into locked Android phones.

Malware

This new malware scam spoofs CapCut video editing links to infect your device

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Be careful when downloading CapCut, as it might just be an infostealer.

data privacy

That Dropbox link in your inbox could be a scam

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers are spoofing Dropbox to deliver malware directly to people's inboxes.

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PyPl suspends new projects and user sign-ups following flood of malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

PyPl has now resumed operations following malware-themed fears.

Phishing

Microsoft: Your business really needs to step up its email protection, and here's why

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Business Email Compromise attacks are rising and getting more destructive by the day, Microsoft claims.

Sharp Android TV 2021

These popular Android TV boxes are reportedly shipping laced with malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Popular TV boxes are being shipped with malware engaged in ad-click fraud.

ID theft

Ransomware threats are growing, and targeting Microsoft devices more and more

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers are exploiting thousands of flaws found in more than a hundred different products.

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These fake ChatGPT apps are just here to scam you out of your money

By Sead Fadilpašić published

ChatGPT is free and doesn't yet come as a mobile app, many people are paying hundreds of dollars in yearly subscriptions, experts warn.

Apple logo on the side of a building

Apple reveals some serious security bugs, so be on your guard

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Three zero-days were discovered being used in the wild against iPhones, Macs, and iPad devices.

Cisco

Cisco is patching some small business router bugs, so patch now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Vulnerabilities in SMB-targeted hardware could allow hackers to remotely hijack your kit, Cisco warns.

ransomware avast

This odd ransomware will target your business servers, but then ask for a donation to charity

By Sead Fadilpašić published

New ransomware group tells victims to donate money to charity in exchange for the decryptor.

security

This sneaky malware lay undetected for five years to target government devices

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Merdoor infostealer has been circulating since at least 2018, Symantec says.

Illustration of a laptop with a magnifying glass exposing a beetle on-screen

Hackers are using malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions to steal passwords

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Researchers found multiple malicious Microsoft VSCode add-ons on a popular repository.

Ransomware attack on a computer

The FBI is telling businesses to stop using remote desktop software - here's why

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A known threat actor is using RDP to steal files and possibly even deploy ransomware.

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IT teams are being told to keep data breaches quiet

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Most IT leaders say they were told not to report a cyber-incident.

Messaging

BT reveals huge job cuts as mobile sector hit hard

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Up to 40% of BT's workforce will be laid off by the end of the decade.

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Your home or office router could be under attack from a dangerous new Chinese malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Malware found on TP-Link routers belonging to European foreign affairs entities.

Your iPhone could soon get a powerful new feature that Android's had for years

This top parental control app has some serious security flaws

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Researchers recently discovered five high-severity flaws in the Parental Control - Kids Place app.

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Is your phone unlocking itself? It might have been hacked

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Experts warn hackers can unlock your phone from a distance with specific hardware.

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Microsoft Azure accounts hit with phishing attacks to hijack virtual machines

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Criminal group with plenty of technical know-how is reportedly targeting VMs with SMS phishing and SIM swapping.

Microsoft Teams Rooms

Microsoft Teams is being hacked to crack Office 365 accounts - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers look to exploit Microsoft Teams to steal people's Office 365 login credentials.

ransomware avast

This new ransomware group is targeting big businesses - here's what you need to know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

RA Group is targeting big firms in the US and South Korea with ransomware from a leaked source code.

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