Security News > 2025 > March

Security shop pwns ransomware gang, passes insider info to authorities
2025-03-27 16:32

Researchers say 'proactive' approach is needed to combat global cybercrime Here's one you don't see every day: A cybersecurity vendor is admitting to breaking into a notorious ransomware crew's...

The 4 WordPress flaws hackers targeted the most in Q1 2025
2025-03-27 16:29

A new report sheds light on the most targeted WordPress plugin vulnerabilities hackers used in the first quarter of 2025 to compromise sites. [...]

How to manage and protect your biometric data
2025-03-27 16:00

Biometric data refers to unique physical or behavioral characteristics that are used to verify a person’s identity. Revoking or changing biometric data is more complicated than changing passwords....

Mozilla warns Windows users of critical Firefox sandbox escape flaw
2025-03-27 14:48

Mozilla has released Firefox 136.0.4 to patch a critical security vulnerability that can let attackers escape the web browser's sandbox on Windows systems. [...]

UK NCSC offers security guidance for domain and DNS registrars
2025-03-27 14:47

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released security guidance for domain registrars and operators of Domain Name System (DNS) services. “DNS registrars have an important role to help...

A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide
2025-03-27 14:45

In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her latest book, The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide. She...

WhatsApp's Meta AI is now rolling out in Europe, and it can't be turned off
2025-03-27 14:31

You can't escape AI in WhatsApp even if you are based in one of the 41 European countries. Today, more people are seeing the Meta AI chatbot being added to WhatsApp. [...]

Hackers Repurpose RansomHub's EDRKillShifter in Medusa, BianLian, and Play Attacks
2025-03-27 14:10

A new analysis has uncovered connections between affiliates of RansomHub and other ransomware groups like Medusa, BianLian, and Play. The connection stems from the use of a custom tool that's...

Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes
2025-03-27 13:59

​Microsoft says a known issue is causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since the February 2025 Patch Tuesday. [...]

Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN into the browser to fight web tracking
2025-03-27 13:39

Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against 'Big Tech'...