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

Identity breaches are on the rise, and are only getting worse - so how can your business stay safe?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

A unified, automated identity security approach is needed, CyberArk says as it warns about AI agents' access to sensitive files.

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Microsoft unveils MDASH, its AI agent-driven security platform — and it's already spotted a host of new Windows flaws

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

100 AI agents worked in unison to discover 16 flaws, including four critical-severity ones.

Messaging app Tokee may have leaked 1.2 million user profiles — experts say exposed personal data 'presents significant privacy, security, and regulatory risks'

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Most of the app's userbase seems to have been exposed, so users should be on their guard.

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US Congress calls Instructure CEO as it investigates Canvas breach

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Steve Daly was called in to testify about the two ShinyHunters incidents that left students stranded.

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Google unveils new Android security tool looking to help spot spyware attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Intrusion Logging is now available on the newest Pixel models, with more devices getting it soon.

Foxconn confirms cyberattack hit some North American factories — hackers say they stole 8TB of data, including Apple and Nvidia files

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Ransomware operators Nitrogen claimed the breach, saying they stole valuable technical information.

Škoda warns customers their data may have been breached following online shop hit

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

A vulnerability in the ecommerce software allowed unauthenticated access and Škoda data compromise.

This devious Android malware has returned disguised as TikTok or streaming apps — and is now using blockchain to remain undetected

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

A fake TikTok app is actually a banking trojan enabling credential theft and wire fraud.

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Mac users beware — scammers are hijacking Claude chats and Google ads to push malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Fake Claude support pages are circulating, being advertised through Google Ads

Best Western Hotels warns customers reservation data may have been spilled in breach

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Unnamed attackers stole data on an undisclosed number of Best Western customers, meaning phishing emails could be on the way.

'You deserved more': Instructure CEO apologizes following Canvas hack, admits company paid hackers to get stolen data back

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Instructure CEO confirmed the company paid ShinyHunters to delete the stolen files.

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Experts warn of 'highly sophisticated' weaponized JPEG campaign used to send out ScreenConnect malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Hackers are targeting enterprises with a jpeg file, establishing persistence and elevating privileges.

Nvidia GeForce NOW data breach confirmed — but luckily most of us will be safe, here's why

By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 May 26

The breach is limited to GeForce NOW users in just one country, and no passwords were stolen.

'For many such issues the simplest mitigation is to stop calling the buggy function. Killswitch provides that': Experts propose Linux kernel "killswitch" following worrying recent security issues

By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 May 26

A maintainer wants a first-aid kit for the Linux kernel and a proposal is currently being reviewed.

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A fake OpenAI repository has taken top spot on Hugging Face — but all it does is push infostealer malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 May 26

Its popularity may have been faked, though, as the "likes" all came from auto-generated accounts.

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Top download manager JDownloader hacked — installers replaced with dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 May 26

Between May 6 and 7, it was dangerous to install JDownloader from alternative links on the site.

Zara data breach saw 197,000 people have information exposed — but luckily, hackers may not have accessed private info

By Sead Fadilpašić published 11 May 26

Another victim of the Anodot incident revealed as ShinyHunters leak more data.