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

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.

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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.

Your office printer could be the easiest backdoor into company networks - so update now

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Printers go neglected throughout their lifecycle, unnecessarily presenting opportunities for cybercriminals.

Antivirus vs Anti-malware: which is best for you?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus I examine the differences between antivirus software and anti-malware.

Google sues alleged hackers behind BadBox 2.0 botnet which has infected millions of devices

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

25 unnamed individuals were allegedly operateing a 10 million-strong botnet, selling residential proxies and running ad fraud.

I put McAfee and Avast in an antivirus head to head, and these were the results of my testing

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

Antivirus McAfee or Avast, which one is the better antivirus software?

Ransomware gang attacking NAS devices taken down in major police operation

By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 July 25

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Romania, and someone was caught in the act.

Chinese hackers hit Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing in spear phishing campaign

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

At least three groups were targeting different organizations in the same industry.

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Cisco ISE maximum severity flaw lets hackers execute root code

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

Versions 3.3 and 3.4 are vulnerable. Older - or newer - versions, are not.

Over 1 million records from US adoption organization left exposed online

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

The database is now locked down.

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It seems even DNS records can be infected with malware now - here's why that's a major worry

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

Crooks found a way to break up malware and hide it on DNS servers to reconstruct them later.

Hackers hijack Microsoft Teams to spread malware to certain firms - find out if you're at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

Victims are carefully picked and approached via business communications platforms.

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Wix introduces a new tool to optimize sites for AI

By Sead Fadilpašić published 17 July 25

People are no longer clicking on search engine results - they're getting their answers directly from AI.

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NSA says Volt Typhoon was ‘not successful’ at persisting in critical infrastructure

By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 July 25

The Chinese threat actor wanted to lurk in the shadows but was effectively ousted, NSA and FBI claim.

This dangerous new Android malware looks to hide from detection with distorted APKs

By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 July 25

Distorted APKs make analysis and reverse engineering almost impossible, experts warn.

Major breach at medical billing giant sees data on 5.4 million users stolen - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 July 25

Episource is notifying users about a breach which happened in late January 2025.

Faulty Shopify plugin puts hundreds of websites at risk of invasive attacks - find out how to stay safe

By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 July 25

A reputable Shopify plugin was leaking sensitive data for at least 100 days.

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