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Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger

Jordyn Alger is the managing editor for Security magazine. Alger writes for topics such as physical security and cyber security and publishes online news stories about leaders in the security industry. She is also responsible for multimedia content and social media posts. Alger graduated in 2021 with a BA in English – Specialization in Writing from the University of Michigan. Image courtesy of Alger

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Security leaders discuss botnet attack against Microsoft 365 accounts

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 27, 2025

Security leaders discuss the coordinated botnet campaign against Microsoft 365 accounts. 


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Open source software vulnerabilities found in 86% of codebases

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 25, 2025

86% of codebases had open source software vulnerabilities while 81% had high- or critical-risk vulnerabilities.


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7-year-old vulnerability exploited in Salt Typhoon attack

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 25, 2025

Security leaders discuss the 7-year-old vulnerability that was exploited in the Salt Typhoon attack. 


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Quantum computing could arrive soon due to Microsoft’s new chip

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 24, 2025

According to Microsoft, quantum computers could be built within years instead of decades, citing a recent breakthrough. 


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CISA and FBI issue warning for Ghost ransomware activity

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 21, 2025

CISA and FBI issue an advisory about Ghost ransomware activity. 


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Venture capital firm Insight Partners faces security breach

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 21, 2025

A global venture capital firm has announced it experienced a cyber incident.


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Mobile phishing threats are evolving, according to new research

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 20, 2025

A new report highlights trends in mobile-specific phishing attacks. 


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US agencies and defense contractors infected with infostealing malware

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 19, 2025

Active infostealer infections have been found within U.S. agencies and defense contractors. 


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Understanding the value and practicality of cyber insurance

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 17, 2025

Security magazine talks with Nick Kathmann, CISO at LogicGate, about the value of cyber insurance for organizations. 


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Gmail, Yahoo targeted by a new two-factor authentication phishing kit

Jordyn Alger, Managing Editor, Security
Jordyn Alger
February 14, 2025

A phishing kit is bypassing two-factor authentication. 


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