Cybersecurity News

VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:40:00 +0530
The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered two malicious extensions in the Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that are designed to deploy ransomware that's under development to its users. The extensions, named "ahban.shiba" and "ahban.cychelloworld," have since been taken down by the marketplace maintainers. Both the extensions, per ReversingLabs, incorporate code that's designed to invoke a

How to Balance Password Security Against User Experience

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0530
The Hacker News

If given the choice, most users are likely to favor a seamless experience over complex security measures, as they don’t prioritize strong password security. However, balancing security and usability doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. By implementing the right best practices and tools, you can strike a balance between robust password security and a frictionless user experience (UX). This article