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

FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

One month out from the World Cup, and scammers are already targeting fans — here's what to look out for

By Sead Fadilpašić published 16 May 26

Be careful when entering business partnerships, especially if they're asking for deposits ahead of the World Cup.

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'This work is a glimpse of what is coming': Security team lays out how Anthropic Mythos helped build a working macOS exploit in five days

By Sead Fadilpašić published 15 May 26

A product that took five years to build was broken into in five days, thanks to Mythos - and now Apple is working on a fix.

Hackers threaten to leak Mistral files online — AI giant confirms breach, but not what data is involved

By Sead Fadilpašić published 15 May 26

TeamPCP put the Mistral files up for sale, but if they're not sold in a week, they'll get leaked.

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OpenAI confirms security breach in TanStack supply chain attack, but says no user data was affected

By Sead Fadilpašić published 15 May 26

Two devices were compromised by TeamPCP's infostealing malware.

'Infrastructure rotates and payloads can change, but the execution model persists': Chinese hackers return to target victims across Asia with new MustangPanda threat

By Sead Fadilpašić published 15 May 26

Researchers spotted an updated version of the FDMTP backdoor being deployed through DLL sideloading.

Another major Linux security issue uncovered - new Fragnesia flaw allows attackers to run malicious code as root

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

The flaw is in the same family as Dirty Frag and allows privilege escalation at kernel level.

Over a million WordPress sites hit in plugin flaw — so patch now or face the consequences

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

A popular WordPress plugin was found carrying two flaws that can cause data leaks.

This worrying Microsoft BitLocker backdoor can grant full access to a locked drive — and all you need is a USB stick

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

Chaotic Eclipse is wreaking havoc across the Windows landscape, leaking two more flaws

Identity breaches are on the rise, and are only getting worse - so how can your business stay safe?

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

A unified, automated identity security approach is needed, CyberArk says as it warns about AI agents' access to sensitive files.

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Microsoft unveils MDASH, its AI agent-driven security platform — and it's already spotted a host of new Windows flaws

By Sead Fadilpašić published 14 May 26

100 AI agents worked in unison to discover 16 flaws, including four critical-severity ones.

Messaging app Tokee may have leaked 1.2 million user profiles — experts say exposed personal data 'presents significant privacy, security, and regulatory risks'

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Most of the app's userbase seems to have been exposed, so users should be on their guard.

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US Congress calls Instructure CEO as it investigates Canvas breach

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Steve Daly was called in to testify about the two ShinyHunters incidents that left students stranded.

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Google unveils new Android security tool looking to help spot spyware attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Intrusion Logging is now available on the newest Pixel models, with more devices getting it soon.

Foxconn confirms cyberattack hit some North American factories — hackers say they stole 8TB of data, including Apple and Nvidia files

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

Ransomware operators Nitrogen claimed the breach, saying they stole valuable technical information.

Škoda warns customers their data may have been breached following online shop hit

By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 May 26

A vulnerability in the ecommerce software allowed unauthenticated access and Škoda data compromise.

This devious Android malware has returned disguised as TikTok or streaming apps — and is now using blockchain to remain undetected

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

A fake TikTok app is actually a banking trojan enabling credential theft and wire fraud.

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Mac users beware — scammers are hijacking Claude chats and Google ads to push malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Fake Claude support pages are circulating, being advertised through Google Ads

Best Western Hotels warns customers reservation data may have been spilled in breach

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Unnamed attackers stole data on an undisclosed number of Best Western customers, meaning phishing emails could be on the way.

'You deserved more': Instructure CEO apologizes following Canvas hack, admits company paid hackers to get stolen data back

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Instructure CEO confirmed the company paid ShinyHunters to delete the stolen files.

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Experts warn of 'highly sophisticated' weaponized JPEG campaign used to send out ScreenConnect malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published 12 May 26

Hackers are targeting enterprises with a jpeg file, establishing persistence and elevating privileges.