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Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson focuses on Digital Transformation, with articles exploring Cybersecurity and DevOps. Craig's work has benefited industry professionals with key strategic pivots like migrating to the cloud, adopting agile practices, and successfully implementing automation. 
Is Your Motors Site Vulnerable to Takeover?
Cyber Security
Is Your Motors Site Vulnerable to Takeover?

A seemingly minor account on your automotive website could hold the keys to your entire digital kingdom, capable of seizing control without ever needing a password to your administrator dashboard. For over 20,000 websites built with the popular Motors WordPress theme, this scenario is not a hypothetical threat but an active vulnerability. A critical security flaw, identified as CVE-2025-64374, has

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Lazarus Group Evolves BeaverTail Malware for Crypto Theft
Cyber Security
Lazarus Group Evolves BeaverTail Malware for Crypto Theft

A seemingly harmless invitation to a technical assessment for a lucrative developer position could be the meticulously crafted entry point for state-sponsored actors to drain your organization’s cryptocurrency assets. This scenario is not theoretical; it represents the new frontline in a sophisticated campaign waged by the Lazarus Group. Their freshly upgraded BeaverTail malware is turning routine professional activities into high-stakes

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Why Gen AI Adoption in DevOps Is Stalling
DevOps
Why Gen AI Adoption in DevOps Is Stalling

The promise of generative AI to revolutionize DevOps has captured the industry’s imagination, yet a significant gap has emerged between widespread enthusiasm and tangible, enterprise-wide implementation. While a vast majority of organizations are now actively experimenting with Gen AI within their quality engineering practices, a surprisingly small fraction have managed to scale these initiatives beyond isolated pilot projects. This disparity

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React Patches New Flaws as State Actors Exploit React2Shell
Cyber Security
React Patches New Flaws as State Actors Exploit React2Shell

An Evolving Security Crisis in the React Ecosystem The global developer community is grappling with a rapidly escalating security dilemma as React releases critical patches for newly discovered flaws while state-sponsored threat actors simultaneously exploit a pre-existing, catastrophic vulnerability. This situation presents a dual challenge, forcing organizations to address immediate threats through urgent patching while confronting the broader implications for

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Why Are Your IIS Websites Crashing After an Update?
Cyber Security
Why Are Your IIS Websites Crashing After an Update?

A meticulously planned server update designed to fortify system defenses has instead become the source of widespread operational chaos for IT administrators grappling with unexpectedly crashing websites. This scenario, far from being hypothetical, reflects the real-world impact of a recent Windows security patch that has left many scrambling for answers. Understanding the precise cause of these failures is not just

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Review of MioLab MacOS Malware
Cyber Security
Review of MioLab MacOS Malware

The long-held perception of macOS as a fortress impervious to serious cyber threats is being systematically dismantled by a new generation of sophisticated, commercially-driven malware designed with surgical precision. Among these emerging threats, a potent information-stealing tool has captured the attention of security analysts for its comprehensive capabilities and its polished, business-like distribution model. This product, known as MioLab, represents

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JLR Confirms Employee Data Stolen in Major Cyberattack
Cyber Security
JLR Confirms Employee Data Stolen in Major Cyberattack

A Luxury Brand Under Siege: The Human and Financial Cost of JLR’s Breach The silent shutdown of Jaguar Land Rover’s assembly lines for over a month served as a loud and clear signal that the modern automotive industry’s greatest threats are no longer on the road but lurking within its digital networks. The iconic British luxury automaker has officially acknowledged

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Critical JumpCloud Flaw Allows System Takeover
Cyber Security
Critical JumpCloud Flaw Allows System Takeover

Today we’re sitting down with Dominic Jainy, an IT professional whose work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and blockchain has given him a unique perspective on emerging security threats. We’ll be diving into the recent discovery of CVE-2025-34352, a critical vulnerability in the JumpCloud Remote Assist agent. Our conversation will explore the intricate mechanics of how a simple

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Could a React Flaw Unleash the ZnDoor Backdoor?
Cyber Security
Could a React Flaw Unleash the ZnDoor Backdoor?

A critical remote code execution vulnerability recently discovered in widely used React and Next.js applications has become the gateway for a sophisticated cyber offensive, with attackers actively targeting Japanese organizations since December 2025. This flaw, designated CVE-2025-55182 and colloquially named React2Shell, marks a significant escalation in the threat landscape. Previously, similar exploits were often used to deploy relatively simple cryptocurrency

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How Is PCPcat Hacking 59,000+ Servers With React?
Cyber Security
How Is PCPcat Hacking 59,000+ Servers With React?

A cyberattack of astonishing speed and scale recently saw over 59,000 servers fall under the control of a single malware campaign, a stark demonstration of how modern web technologies can become a double-edged sword. This research summary examines the PCPcat malware campaign, a rapid offensive that compromised a vast number of servers in less than 48 hours. The analysis focuses

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Can You Trust Your VPN With Your AI Chats?
Cyber Security
Can You Trust Your VPN With Your AI Chats?

The humble browser extension, often installed to shield personal data from prying eyes, can sometimes become the very instrument of surveillance it promises to prevent, turning a trusted digital guardian into a silent observer of your most private interactions. This paradox sits at the heart of a growing concern for millions who rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other

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GRU Targets Misconfigured Devices in Tactical Shift
Cyber Security
GRU Targets Misconfigured Devices in Tactical Shift

A subtle yet profound reorientation in state-sponsored cyber warfare is now underway, as adversaries increasingly trade complex software exploits for the quiet, persistent advantage gained by exploiting simple human error. This evolution marks a critical inflection point for security leaders, shifting the primary battleground from the software developer’s code to the network administrator’s console. The focus on misconfiguration represents a

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