Solomon Klappholz
Solomon Klappholz is a Staff Writer at ITPro. He has experience writing about the technologies that facilitate industrial manufacturing which led to him developing a particular interest in IT regulation, industrial infrastructure applications, and machine learning.
Before he joined ITPro, Solomon graduated from the University of Warwick in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics which included an intercalated year studying Philosophy at the Erasmus University, Rotterdam.
Outside of the office, Solomon enjoys reading, visiting new art exhibitions, and playing football.
Latest articles by Solomon Klappholz
Citrix confirms two new NetScaler vulnerabilities as firms urged to patch immediately
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Citrix has issued patches for two new vulnerabilities in its NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances
Forcing Apple to allow alternative app stores might cause major security risks
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis Apple will be forced to allow third-party marketplaces on its devices, but some experts have raised serious security concerns
Australia cyber attacks torrent prompts release of new guidance as authorities shore up national defenses
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Australia’s cyber security agency has published new advice to improve cyber hygiene after a number of serious breaches in the region
GitHub scrambles to rotate keys after credentials in production containers were potentially exposed
By Solomon Klappholz published
GitHub may have dodged a bullet by quickly rotating exposed keys that could have led to catastrophic consequences
Almost 180,000 SonicWall firewall devices are vulnerable to DoS and possible RCE attacks
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Two vulnerabilities in SonicWall firewalls could allow threat actors to wreak havoc on over 178,000 vulnerable devices
Alarm raised over patched Phemedrone Stealer malware that's being used to target Windows PCs - here's what you need to know
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Phemedrone Stealer is being used to exploit a vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen despite the issue being patched in November 2023
Asian businesses are storming a global lead in AI adoption
By Solomon Klappholz published
News AI adoption rates are surging in Asia while European businesses lag behind, but what is causing this adoption gap?
Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
By Solomon Klappholz published
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
By Solomon Klappholz published
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
Hackers are deliberately "poisoning" AI systems to make them malfunction, and there's no way to defend against it
By Solomon Klappholz published
News NIST has warned there is no surefire way to protect against AI model "poisoning" attacks, which are growing in both intensity and scale
A new macOS backdoor vulnerability that lets hackers hijack devices is the latest to plague users, here’s what you need to know
By Solomon Klappholz published
A newly uncovered macOS backdoor vulnerability enables hackers to covertly take control of devices, and a notorious state-backed group could be behind it
Firms are relaxing qualifications requirements to fill positions as tech skills shortages skyrocket
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Tech skills shortages have become such a pressing matter that hiring managers are scrapping stringent skills requirements to get staff in the door
Will OpenAI’s no-code approach to custom GPTs democratize AI innovation or open the floodgates for chatbot bloatware?
By Solomon Klappholz published
OpenAI’s new marketplace for AI agents will let non technical users create custom GPTs and profit from their creations, but concerns about the standard of tools that will hit the market persist
Microsoft’s Copilot keyboard button might be the best way to drive widespread adoption of its beloved AI features
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Microsoft is pushing its Copilot AI companion with a dedicated keyboard button that it hopes will improve user convenience in the era of the AI PC
Senior AWS dev claims Amazon is quietly trying to encourage employees to quit in a push to covertly cut numbers
By Solomon Klappholz published
Tech giants including Meta have been accused of “quiet firing” - or “silent sacking” - in recent years, and now a senior AWS developer claims the firm is pursuing a similar strategy
11 million SSH servers are at risk of Terrapin attacks, here's how to protect yourself
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Millions of SSH servers are potentially vulnerable to Terrapin attacks, with experts urging organizations to remain vigilant
LastPass is getting stricter on master passwords in the wake of a disastrous 2022 security breach
By Solomon Klappholz published
News A minimum character length for LastPass master passwords will now be enforced to reflect “heightened threat levels”
A ransomware payments ban risks criminalizing victims
By Solomon Klappholz published
News A blanket ban on ransomware payments could prompt underreporting and negatively impact victims
Russia-linked group could be behind Australian state court cyber attack
By Solomon Klappholz published
News A ransomware group was able to gain access to a database containing courtroom recordings of trials between November and December
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit ahead of cookie phase-out
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion lawsuit over claims it covertly tracked millions of users
The infamous GTA VI hacker has been convicted - and the story is simply absurd
By Solomon Klappholz published
News The GTA VI hacker breached Rockstar using a mobile phone, an Amazon Fire Stick, and a hotel TV
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: A premium productivity powerhouse with a creative flourish
By Solomon Klappholz published
Reviews Improved build quality, performance, and design, but new tricks offer limited functionality for enterprises while adding a premium on the price