Asteros Blog
What Makes a Good Penetration Test Report?
A penetration test is only as valuable as what makes it into the report. You can hire the best hacker in the world…
Bypassing Middleware in Next.js: What CVE-2025-29927 Means for Security Teams
A recently disclosed vulnerability in the Next.js framework (CVE-2025-29927) highlights a familiar but serious problem: small implementation details can have big security consequences….
What to Expect from a Real PCI Penetration Test
If you’re preparing for a PCI-DSS assessment, you already know penetration testing is part of the deal. But not all pentests are created…
Do I Need a Penetration Test for SOC 2?
If you’re gearing up for a SOC 2 audit, you’ve probably heard a lot of conflicting advice about whether you need a penetration test. Some consultants will tell you it’s mandatory. Others will say you can skip it. The truth — like most things in security — is a little more nuanced.
FBI Wants You to Create a Secret Codeword, Hackers vs Hackers, Chrome to Track You More Aggressively
The FBI is urging Americans to create secret codewords with loved ones to combat AI deepfake scams, which are becoming increasingly convincing with…
TP-Link Ban Would Hit Millions, “AI Brain” Defends Networks, Embracing the Hacker Mindset
U.S. government officials are investigating TP-Link routers for potential national security risks, with reports linking them to cyberattacks targeting think tanks and government…
Chinese Hackers Entrenched in US Telcom Networks, RAT-as-a-Service, New Antivirus Evasion Technique
Chinese state-sponsored hackers remain deeply embedded in U.S. telecom networks, including AT&T and Verizon, in what experts call an unprecedented breach. The Salt…
2.5M Student Loan Borrowers Exposed, Sophisticated Phishing Scams, Chinese IoT Camera Nightmare
A major data breach exposes the personal information of 2.5 million student loan borrowers, sparking investigations and potential class action lawsuits. A sophisticated…
China’s High-Stakes Hacks, Vanishing DNA Company, & Data Breach Leads to Extortion Threats
Chinese hackers, linked to the Salt Typhoon group, have infiltrated U.S. law enforcement wiretap systems, compromising critical telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon….
TikTok Parent Banned in Canada, Iranians Phish Aerospace Workers, Insecure Smart Factories
Canada has ordered TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to shut down its Canadian operations following a national security review, though the app remains available…