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

Best alternative to Microsoft Defender

Best Alternative to Microsoft Defender Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Antivirus Microsoft Defender is basic and doesn't offer many features. I've rounded up some free and paid antivirus that does most things better.

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Framer launches a tool to make sites instantly editable by anyone

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Editing a website can be done in real-time by people with no technical knowledge.

Best alternative to Bitdefender

Best Alternative to Bitdefender Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Antivirus Bitdefender is a great service, but is missing a few key features. I've rounded up some excellent alternatives.

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AI-powered phishing attacks are on the rise and getting smarter - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

As AI use grows, most of the old red flags no longer apply, security experts warn.

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Windows Entra IDs can be bypassed worryingly easily - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Researchers find a way to work around FIDO-based authentication to harvest login credentials and session cookies.

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This new malware really goes the extra mile when it comes to infecting your devices

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A new malware framework has been seen advertised across the web - both through ads and weaponized sites.

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Fortinet VPNs under attack from potential zero-day - FortiSIEM security tools also at risk, so be on your guard

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Someone is actively trying to brute-force VPNs which, GreyNoise says, is a signal for an existing zero-day.

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Zoom patches worrying security Windows flaw - make sure you're protected, update now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Zoom urges users to apply the patch as soon as possible.

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Docker could still be hosting a whole load of potentially malicious images - putting users at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Devs are keeping the malicious packages, claiming they're undated and shouldn't be used anyway.

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Allianz Life data leaked following recent breach - our tips on how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Data stolen in the recent Allianz Life breach has now made it into the open internet - here is what to do.

Best McAfee alternative

Best Alternative to McAfee Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Antivirus McAfee has some missing features and higher costs compared to other plans, so I've rounded up the best McAfee alternatives to help you choose.

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Staffing giant Manpower hit by major data breach - around 145,000 users affected, here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Attack against Manpower in late 2024 was most likely conducted by a known threat actor.

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Microsoft's latest major patch fixes a serious zero-day flaw, and a host of other issues - so update now

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The August 2025 Patch Tuesday release fixes a broad mix of vulnerabilities across different services.

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Experts warn criminals are using backdoor malware to target governments

By Sead Fadilpašić published

CurlyCOMrades are targeting Moldova and Georgia governments with MucorAgent.

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WordPress gets native GenAI support through 10Web

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A fully white-labeled AI Website Builder solution is coming to WordPress in the form of a plugin.

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Thousands of Microsoft Exchange servers remain unpatched against major threat - here's what to do to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Improper authentication bug found in Microsoft Exchange hybrid environments that could grant threat actors lateral movement across the network.

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Notorious North Korean hacking group Kimsuky gets hacked itself - revealing some of its deepest secrets

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A hacker with a conscience targeted Kimsuky and leaked tools, logs, and more.

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US government seizes $1 million from major Russian ransomware gang in a rare win for the good guys

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Retrieving crypto from ransomware gangs is extremely difficult, but the US government managed to get some of it back.

The best alternative to Kaspersky

Best Alternative to Kaspersky Antivirus of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated

Antivirus Kaspersky has been banned in multiple countries. We've rounded up more secure alternatives that won't break the bank and offer award winning security.

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Major data breach at US credit union sees 172,000 customers at risk - here's how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Names, debit card data, and SSNs stolen from Connex Credit Union, which is being investigated.

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Your antivirus is under attack from new "killer" tool - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers devised new tools to terminate your antivirus solutions, leaving users at risk.

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MRI scans, X-rays and more leaked online in major breach - over a million healthcare devices affected, here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Many healthcare devices are not properly configured or managed, leaking sensitive patient files on the internet.

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Your webcam could be hacked and hijacked into malware attacks - researchers warn Lenovo devices specifically at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

What if your webcam turns on you and starts downloading malware?

WinRAR has a serious security flaw - worrying zero-day issue lets hackers plant malware, so patch right away

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Older versions of WinRAR were carrying a major vulnerability which was being exploited in the wild.

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US Judiciary System says it was hacked, is taking steps to strengthen cybersecurity

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Someone is attacking the court's file management systems in an attempt to steal sensitive documents.

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