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Chess.com Hit by Limited Data Breach Linked to 3rd-Party File Transfer Tool

Chess.com confirms a limited data breach affecting 4,500 users after a third-party file transfer tool was compromised. No…

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TAG-150 Develops CastleRAT in Python and C, Expanding CastleLoader Malware Operations

The threat actor behind the malware-as-a-service (MaaS) framework and loader called CastleLoader has also developed a remote access trojan known as CastleRAT. "Available in both Python and C variants, CastleRAT's core functionality consists of collecting system information, downloading and executing additional payloads, and executing commands via CMD and PowerShell," Recorded Future Insikt Group

Ilevia EVE X1/X5 Server 4.7.18.0.eden Reverse Rootshell

A misconfiguration in the sudoers file permits passwordless execution of specific Bash shell scripts via sudo, exposing a critical privilege escalation vulnerability. When such scripts are writable by a web-facing user (www-data) or accessible through a command injection vector, an attacker can overwrite or replace them with malicious payloads. Upon execution with sudo, these scripts run with elevated privileges, allowing the attacker to gain full root access remotely.

Embracing the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent

Programs like student-run SOCs can expand our cybersecurity workforce and better secure our public and private entities for when, not if, cyberattacks occur.

Federal Cuts Put Local, State Agencies at Cyber-Risk

Cyberattackers target local and state agencies, a problem as the Trump administration cuts cybersecurity funds and culls workers at federal security agencies.

Scammers Exploit Grok AI With Video Ad Scam to Push Malware on X

Researchers at Guardio Labs have uncovered a new “Grokking” scam where attackers trick Grok AI into spreading malicious…

SAP S/4HANA Critical Vulnerability CVE-2025-42957 Exploited in the Wild

A critical security vulnerability impacting SAP S/4HANA, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has come under active exploitation in the wild. The command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-42957 (CVSS score: 9.9), was fixed by SAP as part of its monthly updates last month. "SAP S/4HANA allows an attacker with user privileges to exploit a vulnerability in the function module

Automation Is Redefining Pentest Delivery

Pentesting remains one of the most effective ways to identify real-world security weaknesses before adversaries do. But as the threat landscape has evolved, the way we deliver pentest results hasn't kept pace. Most organizations still rely on traditional reporting methods—static PDFs, emailed documents, and spreadsheet-based tracking. The problem? These outdated workflows introduce delays,

CVE-2025-9867: Chromium: CVE-2025-9867 Inappropriate implementation in Downloads

**Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?** The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable. **How can I see the version of the browser?** 1. In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window 2. Click on **Help and Feedback** 3. Click on **About Microsoft Edge**

CVE-2025-9866: Chromium: CVE-2025-9866 Inappropriate implementation in Extensions

**Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?** The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable. **How can I see the version of the browser?** 1. In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window 2. Click on **Help and Feedback** 3. Click on **About Microsoft Edge**