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FEATURED INTERVIEW

Hacker Conversations: Kevin O'Connor - From Childhood Hacker to NSA Operative

SecurityWeek

In-depth profile covering my journey from early interest in technology to NSA career and beyond.

2025

INTERVIEW

2025 Forecast: AI to supercharge attacks, quantum threats grow, SaaS security woes

SC Media

Artificial intelligence will super-charge familiar 2024 threats in 2025, putting new wrinkles on old security challenges such as phishing, insider threats and ransomware.

2024

VIDEO

How Ransomware, Legislation, and Innovation Are Reshaping Cybersecurity

YouTube

Expert panel discussion on the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

INTERVIEW

Staying Ahead with Threat Intelligence: How to Stay Informed and Agile

Authority Magazine

Discussion on modern threat intelligence and maintaining cybersecurity agility.

ARTICLE

PLAY Ransomware Group Targeting MSPs Worldwide in New Campaign

Dark Reading

Analysis of emerging ransomware threats targeting managed service providers.

ARTICLE

What is new for ransomware in 2024?

SC Media

Analysis of emerging ransomware threats targeting managed service providers.

CONFERENCE

Threat Intelligence and Detection Strategies

Black Hat USA 2024

Speaking session on advanced threat detection and intelligence gathering.

2023

ARTICLE

7 AI Trends and Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2024

MSSP Alert

Experts from a variety of cybersecurity businesses contacted MSSP Alert to offer their 2024 AI trends and predictions

ARTICLE

How Companies Can Prepare for Holiday Weekend Cyber Threats

Security Magazine

Strategic guidance for organizations to protect against holiday cyber attacks.

PODCAST

SMB CISO Challenges with Kevin O'Connor

Adlumin Podcast

Discussion about unique cybersecurity challenges facing small and medium businesses.

ARTICLE

5 Ways CISA Can Help Cyber-Poor Small Businesses & Local Governments

Dark Reading

How CISA can assist small businesses and local governments in improving their cybersecurity posture.

ARTICLE

US Aerospace Contractor Hacked With 'PowerDrop' Backdoor

Dark Reading

Hackers used a little to do a lot, cracking a high-value target with hardly more than the living-off-the-land tools (PowerShell especially) found on any standard Windows computer.

ARTICLE

PowerDrop malware exploits PowerShell Script for C&C attacks against US aerospace sector

Industrial Cyber

A new malicious PowerShell script called PowerDrop targeting the U.S. aerospace defense industry has been discovered by Adlumin Threat Research Team.