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

Dangerous new malware exploits Windows accessibility tools to hijack banking accounts

By Sead Fadilpašić published 23 July 25

Coyote malware wants to read the contents of your browser - just in case you open up a crypto exchange site.

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This devious RFQ scam is letting hackers steal real-life goods

By Sead Fadilpašić published 23 July 25

No, a Belgian hospital is not looking to buy 50 cameras - it's being spoofed in RFQ attacks.

European healthcare giant AMEOS reveals data breach - millions of users warned to be on their guard, here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published 23 July 25

Attackers accessed AMEOS' network "briefly" despite "extensive" security measures.

FBI urges users to beware worrying Interlock ransomware attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published 23 July 25

A financially motivated ransomware group is quickly gaining notoriety and is now on the FBI's radar.

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Microsoft seemingly confirms Chinese hackers behind SharePoint server attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published 23 July 25

Microsoft recently patched two major flaws in SharePoint on-prem instances, but the effects could be long-lasting.

Huge data breach at Australian fashion giant - 3.5 million users at risk, here's what we know so far

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 July 25

An unencrypted database contained plenty of personal data from both retail and corporate customers.

Linux users are about to face another major Microsoft Secure Boot issue

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 July 25

A signing key supporting Secure Boot on Linux will expire soon.

Dior begins sending data breach notifications following major cyber incident

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 July 25

Customers are being notified of cyberattack spotted earlier this year.

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Top file transfer tool CrushFTP says a thousand servers are still vulnerable to cyberattack, so patch now

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 July 25

Older versions granted attackers admin access via HTTPS.

Dell confirms data breach - but says hackers only stole "fake data"

By Sead Fadilpašić published 22 July 25

Dell's Solution Center was recently breached, but what kind of data did it contain?

More popular npm packages hijacked to spread malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 21 July 25

Criminals aim to smuggle malware in a widely popular npm package with over 30 million weekly downloads.

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HPE warns hardcoded passwords in Aruba hardware could pose a major security risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published 21 July 25

HPE patches two flaws in Aruba Instant On Access Points, including one case of hardcoded credentials.

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Hackers can bypass FIDO MFA keys, putting your accounts at risk - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published 21 July 25

Fallback mechanism found in FIDO keys is being abused in adversary-in-the-middle attacks.

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UK warns Russian Fancy Bear hackers are targeting Microsoft 365 accounts

By Sead Fadilpašić published 21 July 25

Western companies helping Ukraine are being targeted with sophisticated Authentic Antics malware.

Microsoft releases urgent SharePoint security flaw patches - here's what you need to know, and how to update

By Sead Fadilpašić published 21 July 25

Patches for a critical severity SharePoint bug are now available, with users are urged to apply immediately.

Which Bitdefender antivirus plan should I get?

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 21 July 25

Antivirus We'll help you choose the best Bitdefender bundle for your needs.

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Best free web security scanner of 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 21 July 25

We list the best free web security scanners, to make it simple and easy to improve on the cybersecurity strategy of your business or personal computer.

Chinese hackers were able to breach US National Guard and stay undetected for months

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

For nine months, the group lurked, exfiltrating sensitive data and potentially moving to other networks, as well.

Antivirus vs Internet Security: What's the difference?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus Both have their merits, but is antivirus or internet security the best choice for you?

GitHub users targeted with dangerous malware attacks - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

GitHub is being abused to host Emmenthal, SmokeLoader, Amadey, and others, experts warn.

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Is paid antivirus really worth it?

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 18 July 25

Antivirus Free antivirus apps often contain have hidden costs - and there is good reason to splash out for antivirus protection.

Malware attack virus alert , malicious software infection , cyber security awareness training to protect business

How to choose the best antivirus for you

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 18 July 25

Antivirus There’s a bewildering amount of choice when it comes to antivirus software, but we’ll help you make the right decision.

Avast vs Norton: Which antivirus is is better in 2025?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus Avast or Norton, which antivirus software should you choose?

ESET vs Avast: Which antivirus is better in 2025?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus ESET or Avast, which is a better antivirus software?

Antivirus vs Firewall: which is right for me?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus The straightforward answer would be both, but things are a bit more nuanced than that, so let’s dig in.

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