Security News > 2025

Critical Deadline: Update Old .NET Domains Before January 7, 2025 to Avoid Service Disruption
2025-01-03 06:49

Microsoft has announced that it's making an "unexpected change" to the way .NET installers and archives are distributed, requiring developers to update their production and DevOps infrastructure....

TotalAV VPN vs Surfshark: Which VPN Should You Choose?
2025-01-03 06:00

TotalAV combines a simple VPN with antivirus software, while Surfshark offers a standalone VPN with better features and faster speeds.

Apple to Pay Siri Users $20 Per Device in Settlement Over Accidental Siri Privacy Violations
2025-01-03 05:43

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the iPhone maker of invading users' privacy using its voice-activated Siri assistant. The development was...

The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success
2025-01-03 05:30

The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational...

Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment
2025-01-03 05:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Devin Ertel, CISO at Menlo Security, discusses how innovations like AI and closer collaboration between browser vendors and security providers will shape the...

Every minute, 4,080 records are compromised in data breaches
2025-01-03 04:30

A recent Domo report shows that the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52 billion people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new...

Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality
2025-01-03 04:00

As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues to grow. In this...

Ransomware gang leaks data stolen in Rhode Island's RIBridges Breach
2025-01-02 22:51

The Brain Cipher ransomware gang has begun to leak documents stolen in an attack on Rhode Island's "RIBridges" social services platform. [...]

Chinese cyber-spies reportedly targeted sanctions intel in US Treasury raid
2025-01-02 22:28

OFAC, Office of the Treasury Secretary feared hit in data-snarfing swoop Chinese spies who compromised the US Treasury Department's workstations reportedly stole data belonging to a government...

Apple offers to settle 'snooping Siri' lawsuit for an utterly incredible $95M
2025-01-02 21:15

Even the sound of a zip could be enough to start the recordings, according to claims Apple has filed a proposed settlement in California suggesting it will pay $95 million to settle claims that...