Frans Majair

Frans Majair

Data Protection Expert

Frans Majair is a renowned cybersecurity expert. He writes about the importance of data protection regulations on security practices, cybersecurity insurance, and step-by-step guides on preparing for and responding to data breaches, among other topics. He condenses these learnings into various snackable content pieces, for all audiences interested in learning about hackers, threats, and business perspectives. 

Hackers & Threats How Does PoeLLM Malware Hijack AI Servers for Crypto?

The Canto Incognito campaign utilizes a dual-miner approach to diversify its exploitation of server hardware while funneling payouts through the Kryptex mining pool. This sophisticated operation, first identified by security researchers in late 2026, has highlighted a significant shift in the

How Does PoeLLM Malware Hijack AI Servers for Crypto?
Hackers & Threats How Did the ASOS Data Breach Expose Millions of Customers?

The digital architecture of the modern retail industry relies heavily on the assumption that a customer’s personal information remains shielded behind layers of sophisticated encryption and strict access protocols. However, the massive data exposure involving ASOS serves as a stark reminder that e

How Did the ASOS Data Breach Expose Millions of Customers?
Hackers & Threats Midnight Blizzard Targets Travelers via Hotel Wi-Fi Portals

Modern malware like ChocoShell utilizes browser debugging features to retrieve encryption keys and read session cookies in a plaintext format. This capability marks a terrifying advancement in the ongoing cyberespionage operation known as CaptiveCrunch, orchestrated by the state-sponsored group

Midnight Blizzard Targets Travelers via Hotel Wi-Fi Portals
Hackers & Threats Advanced WordPress Malware Uses Ethereum for C2 Resilience

Security researchers have identified a resilient backdoor that captures plaintext administrator credentials by hooking directly into the WordPress authenticate filter during login. This discovery highlights a significant shift in the 2026 threat landscape, where attackers have moved beyond simple

Advanced WordPress Malware Uses Ethereum for C2 Resilience
Hackers & Threats New AI Model Detects Stealthy APTs in Network Traffic

As cyber adversaries move toward living-off-the-land techniques, defenders require advanced models capable of reasoning over extensive histories of network activity. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent a sophisticated class of cyberattacks that prioritize stealth and longevity over

New AI Model Detects Stealthy APTs in Network Traffic
Hackers & Threats How Is Russia Targeting Ukrainian Mobile Devices?

Ukrainian government officials face an escalating threat from social engineering campaigns that utilize fake services to install data-harvesting malware on smartphones. As the conflict progress continues into 2026, the reliance on mobile devices for real-time tactical communication and

How Is Russia Targeting Ukrainian Mobile Devices?
Security Hackers Weaponize Custom GPTs for ClickFix Malware Attacks

By leveraging legitimate third-party extensions, threat actors have found a way to amplify the credibility of traditional social engineering tactics to an alarming degree. The emergence of sophisticated campaigns in early 2026 demonstrated that the trust users place in established AI ecosystems

Hackers Weaponize Custom GPTs for ClickFix Malware Attacks
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