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 Air Force investigating data breach caused by Microsoft SharePoint issue

By Sead Fadilpašić published 2 October 25

Personal and health information was apparently stolen but no one knows yet - by whom.

Ransomware hackers claim Oracle app breach, tell victims their data has been stolen

By Sead Fadilpašić published 2 October 25

Hackers claim to have stolen Oracle E-Business Suite data, but no one really knows how real the claims are.

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 October 25

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

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 October 25

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 1 October 25

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

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 1 October 25

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 1 October 25

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

Best static residential proxies for 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 1 October 25

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

Best proxy for sneakers of 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 1 October 25

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

Best proxy for YouTube of 2025

By Benedict Collins last updated 1 October 25

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 1 October 25

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

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

By Desire Athow last updated 1 October 25

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.

Best payroll software for small business of 2025

By Jonas P. DeMuro last updated 1 October 25

Updated We list the best payroll software for small business, to make it simple and easy to manage all aspects of wages, benefits, and taxes due on employees.

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 September 25

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 29 September 25

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

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 September 25

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

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 September 25

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

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published 29 September 25

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