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BlackLock Ransomware: What You Need To Know
Mark Anderson | Security | March 21, 2025

Euclid Security Newsletter

March 21, 2025 

BlackLock Ransomware: What You Need To Know

BlackLock is a relatively new ransomware group. First seen in March 2024, the ransomware operation initially operated under the name El Dorado, before rebranding as BlackLock late last year.

 

Security News

WordPress security plugin WP Ghost vulnerable to remote code execution bug

Popular WordPress security plugin WP Ghost is vulnerable to a critical severity flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code and hijack servers.

AI will make ransomware even more dangerous

Ransomware is the top predicted threat for 2025, which is especially concerning given 38% of security professionals say ransomware will become even more dangerous when powered by AI.

Gmail search gets worse as Google forces AI powered results on users

Google is once again injecting AI where it doesn't really belong. This time, sadly, it's Gmail search -- something many of us use often.

Nation-State Hackers Exploit Windows Shortcut Zero-Day Vulnerability

A newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability is actively being exploited by nation-state threat actors, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors.

March Madness Meets Cyber Mayhem: How Cybercriminals Are Playing Offense this Season

This annual college basketball bonanza presents a prime opportunity for scammers to capitalize on excitement, urgency, and, of course, the lure of easy money.

Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day

Attacks involving Paragon's Graphite spyware involved a WhatsApp zero-day that could be exploited without any user interaction.

 

Important Updates & Patches

Mozilla Releases Security Updates for Firefox

Update Firefox to prevent add-ons issues from root certificate expiration.

 

Dan's Corner

Apple's AirPods Will Reportedly Get Live Translation With iOS 19

The iPhone would relay real-time translations to you through the AirPods.

 

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