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

Data Breach

Trump administration scuppers plan to stop data brokers from putting Americans’ sensitive data up for sale

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The plan to ban brokers from selling sensitive data has been scrapped, citing "misalignment".

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Procolored printers shipped out with malware-ridden drivers for half a year

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The malware stole almost 10 BTC from the victims.

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Hackers can turn off Windows Defender with this sneaky new tool

By Sead Fadilpašić published

If Windows Defender spots another AV it will disable itself, even when the AV is fake.

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Global Russian hacking campaign steals data from government agencies

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Russian hackers found a way into webmail accounts and have been using it since 2023.

Google Chrome

Chrome patched this bug, but CISA says it's still actively exploited

By Sead Fadilpašić published

CISA added a new Chrome bug to its catalog of exploited flaws.

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Hackers steal customer data in Nova Scotia Power cyberattack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Plenty of sensitive information was grabbed, including bank account numbers.

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Be on the lookout for deepfake and AI government officials, FBI warns

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The FBI is warning about ongoing smishing and vishing attacks impersonating senior US officials.

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Best email provider of 2025

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Updated These best email providers make it simple and easy to manage your emails and filter out spam.

Bitcoin

Personal information leaked in Coinbase cyberattack, cost could be $400 million

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers bribed Coinbase employees to obtain the data and later demanded a ransom.

webshare

Get high-speed, secure proxies for business and personal use — Webshare is offering a 25% discount to first-time users

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The discount applies to every pricing plan Webshare has.

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Google removes Chrome admin privileges to reduce threat posed by dodgy extensions

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Future versions of Chrome should de-elevate from admin privileges by default, reducing the attack surface significantly.

security

Scattered Spider moves beyond the UK, places crosshairs on US companies

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Google is warning that the UK is no longer the only target as multiple retailers report suffering an attack.

Cyberattack

Largest US steel manufacturer puts production on the backburner after cyber attack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Nucor was forced to shut down production but it's currently resuming.

Code Skull

SAP NetWeaver woes worsen as ransomware gangs join the attack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

At least two ransomware groups were spotted abusing the 10/10 bug, including a known Russian actor BianLian.

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Dior fashion brand hit by cyberattack and customer data leaked - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The fashion behemoth confirmed the breach to the press saying it's currently investigating.

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Ivanti Neurons for ITSM could be targeted by authentication bypass flaw, so watch out

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Threat actors could use the flaw to gain admin rights on the target system.

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I’ve tested and ranked the 6 best website builders for agencies and freelancers in 2025

By Owain Williams last updated

These website builders have unique and dedicated tools to help your agency grow.

Steam

Hacker advertises alleged database of 89 million Steam 2FA codes, source of leak unknown

By Sead Fadilpašić published

They're selling it for $5,000 but no one knows where they stole it from.

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Ivanti patches two zero-days that could lead to RCE in Endpoint Manager Mobile

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A patch and a workaround are available but Ivanti urges users patch up.

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SAP patches recently exploited zero-day in wake of NetWeaver server attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

This is the second critical-severity flaw SAP patched after fixing a 10/10 flaw in late April

Meltdown and Spectre

Intel still vulnerable to Spectre data-leak vulnerabilities, researchers say

By Sead Fadilpašić published

AMD and ARM have dodged the bullet this time.

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Browser extensions are increasing the attack surface, putting employees and businesses at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Organizations are running multiple browser extensions many of which are a potential security liability.

Anonymous

GlobalX airline helping Trump deportations hit by cyberattack

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The company confirmed the breach in a new 8-K form filed with the SEC.

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ASUS DriverHub driver management tool targeted by RCE vulnerability

By Sead Fadilpašić published

ASUS patched a critical vulnerability in its driver management tool and is urging users to apply the fix.

Security

New ClickFix campaign spotted hitting both Windows and Linux machines

By Sead Fadilpašić published

ClickFix is evolving once again and this time, it's targeting Linux, too.

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