The second Trump administration faces its first major incident in federal cybersecurity. A recent breach of the U.S. federal judiciary’s electronic case filing system, uncovered around July 4, has forced several courts to revert to backup paper-filing procedures. The hack compromised sealed court records and may have endangered the identities…
Jul 01, 2025
Vulnerability / Browser Security
Google has issued a critical security update to address a zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser, currently being exploited in the wild. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-6554, has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as a type confusion issue within the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), “Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 138.0.7204.96 allowed remote attackers to perform arbitrary read/write operations through a specially crafted HTML page.” This type of vulnerability poses significant risks, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code, crash systems, or install malicious software. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly alarming, as they are often exploited by attackers before a patch is available, leading to possible spyware installations, drive-by downloads, or other harmful actions simply through user interactions.
Google Addresses Active Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-6554 With Security Update On July 1, 2025, Google announced critical security updates for its Chrome browser, designed to remedy a zero-day vulnerability labeled CVE-2025-6554. This flaw, currently being exploited in the wild, has received a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating its severity. Classified…
Jul 01, 2025
Vulnerability / Browser Security
Google has issued a critical security update to address a zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser, currently being exploited in the wild. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-6554, has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as a type confusion issue within the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), “Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 138.0.7204.96 allowed remote attackers to perform arbitrary read/write operations through a specially crafted HTML page.” This type of vulnerability poses significant risks, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code, crash systems, or install malicious software. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly alarming, as they are often exploited by attackers before a patch is available, leading to possible spyware installations, drive-by downloads, or other harmful actions simply through user interactions.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development OpenAI and Anthropic Unveil $1 Annual Offers Amidst Vendor Lock-in Concerns Chris Riotta ( @chrisriotta) • August 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant move, artificial intelligence firms are aggressively targeting federal contracts by offering access to premium AI models…
In California, legislation mandates that data brokers must provide clear avenues for consumers to request the deletion of their personal data. However, locating these options poses significant challenges for users. According to an investigation by The Markup and CalMatters, over 30 data brokers, which are companies that aggregate and sell…
November 5, 2024 – Mobile Security / Vulnerability
Google has issued a warning regarding a security vulnerability in its Android operating system that is currently being actively exploited. Identified as CVE-2024-43093, this privilege escalation flaw affects the Android Framework component and may allow unauthorized access to the “Android/data,” “Android/obb,” and “Android/sandbox” directories, along with their subdirectories. While details on the exploitation methods remain limited, Google noted in its monthly report that there are signs of “limited, targeted exploitation.” Additionally, the company highlighted CVE-2024-43047, a previously patched security issue in Qualcomm chipsets, which is also being actively exploited. This particular vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Service, where successful exploitation could lead to memory corruption.
Google Alerts Users to Actively Exploited CVE-2024-43093 Vulnerability in Android On November 5, 2024, Google issued a critical warning regarding a security vulnerability in the Android operating system, designated as CVE-2024-43093. This vulnerability involves privilege escalation within the Android Framework component, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive directories, including “Android/data,”…
November 5, 2024 – Mobile Security / Vulnerability
Google has issued a warning regarding a security vulnerability in its Android operating system that is currently being actively exploited. Identified as CVE-2024-43093, this privilege escalation flaw affects the Android Framework component and may allow unauthorized access to the “Android/data,” “Android/obb,” and “Android/sandbox” directories, along with their subdirectories. While details on the exploitation methods remain limited, Google noted in its monthly report that there are signs of “limited, targeted exploitation.” Additionally, the company highlighted CVE-2024-43047, a previously patched security issue in Qualcomm chipsets, which is also being actively exploited. This particular vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Service, where successful exploitation could lead to memory corruption.
Connex Credit Union, one of the largest financial cooperatives in Connecticut, has alerted tens of thousands of its members that their personal and financial information may have been compromised due to a cyberattack that breached its systems in early June. Established in 1940, Connex operates as a non-profit, member-owned entity…
The number of violent “wrench attacks” targeting cryptocurrency holders has escalated alarmingly in 2025, as reported by Alena Vranova, founder of SatoshiLabs, a hardware wallet manufacturer. During her address at the Baltic Honeybadger 2025 conference held in Riga, Latvia, she highlighted the alarming frequency of these attacks, which encompass kidnappings,…
Scattered Spider Compromises VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure
July 28, 2025
Cyber Attack / Ransomware
The infamous cybercrime group Scattered Spider is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in a series of attacks against the retail, airline, and transportation sectors in North America. According to an in-depth analysis by Google’s Mandiant team, “The group’s core tactics remain unchanged and do not depend on software exploits. Instead, they employ a strategic playbook that primarily involves phone calls to IT help desks.” The actors are described as aggressive and innovative, particularly adept at using social engineering to bypass even robust security systems. Their operations are precision-driven campaigns focused on the most critical systems and data of their victims. Also known as 0ktapus, Muddled Libra, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944, these threat actors have a track record of executing sophisticated social engineering tactics to gain initial access to target environments, subsequently employing a “living-off-the-land” (LotL) strategy by leveraging trusted administrative tools.
Scattered Spider Breaches VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Attacks on Critical U.S. Infrastructure July 28, 2025 In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has been orchestrating targeted attacks on VMware ESXi hypervisors, primarily affecting sectors such as retail, airlines, and transportation across North…
Scattered Spider Compromises VMware ESXi to Launch Ransomware Against Critical U.S. Infrastructure
July 28, 2025
Cyber Attack / Ransomware
The infamous cybercrime group Scattered Spider is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in a series of attacks against the retail, airline, and transportation sectors in North America. According to an in-depth analysis by Google’s Mandiant team, “The group’s core tactics remain unchanged and do not depend on software exploits. Instead, they employ a strategic playbook that primarily involves phone calls to IT help desks.” The actors are described as aggressive and innovative, particularly adept at using social engineering to bypass even robust security systems. Their operations are precision-driven campaigns focused on the most critical systems and data of their victims. Also known as 0ktapus, Muddled Libra, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944, these threat actors have a track record of executing sophisticated social engineering tactics to gain initial access to target environments, subsequently employing a “living-off-the-land” (LotL) strategy by leveraging trusted administrative tools.
Google Data Breach: Business User Information Compromised In a recent announcement, Google confirmed that a cyberattack attributed to the ShinyHunters ransomware group has led to unauthorized access of business user data within its corporate databases. The breach specifically targeted a Salesforce system that stores contact information for small and medium-sized…
