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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
Threat Brief: Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP: CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619 (Updated October 25)
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 are Critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used globally for web servers and CMS systems. The post Threat Brief: Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP: CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619 (Updated October 25) appeared first on Unit 42.
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EMudhra Intermediate CA Certificates Compromised
Eight compromised eMudhra intermediate CA private keys risk unauthorized TLS signing and MitM interception. Read our analysis and containment guide. The post EMudhra Intermediate CA Certificates Compromised appeared first on Unit 42.
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The Current Landscape of OAuth Attacks
Unit 42 explores modern OAuth threats and actionable steps organizations can take to protect their environments. The post The Current Landscape of OAuth Attacks appeared first on Unit 42.
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“Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute Multiple Types of Cybercrime Activities
An investigation into a threat actor bypassing AI safety controls to coordinate credential theft, VoIP fraud planning, and database exfiltration. The post “Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute Multiple Types of Cybercrime Activities appeared first on Unit 42.
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Active Exploitation of May 2026 PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20)
Ransomware operators including Spikey Scorpius (aka Qilin) and Tarnished Scorpius (aka Inc) are exploiting PAN-OS vulnerability CVE-2026-0257. The post Active Exploitation of May 2026 PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20) appeared first on Unit 42.
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Top 5 Initial Access Threat Vectors Observed by Unit 42 in September 2026
Unit 42 details the top initial access vectors adversaries use to breach organizations, led by edge exploits, credential abuse and phishing The post Top 5 Initial Access Threat Vectors Observed by Unit 42 in September 2026 appeared first on Unit 42.
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AI-Powered Espionage Campaign Targets Government Linux Infrastructure
Our analysis an AI-powered espionage campaign targeting government Linux infrastructure with custom malware, web shells, and advanced credential theft. The post AI-Powered Espionage Campaign Targets Government Linux Infrastructure appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 Uncovers PEERSTITCH, a Stealthy FortiGate Implant
We investigated an intrusion where attackers exploited CVE-2024-47575 to target 500+ firewalls and deploy PEERSTITCH, a memory-resident ARM64 malware. The post Unit 42 Uncovers PEERSTITCH, a Stealthy FortiGate Implant appeared first on Unit 42.
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The Noise Inside the Network: How an Unsophisticated Attack Exposed a Third-Party Risk
Unit 42 dissects a cyberattack targeting a European bank's IT infrastructure, delivering concrete defense strategies to help organizations detect and counter comparable threats. The post The Noise Inside the Network: How an Unsophisticated Attack Exposed a Third-Party Risk appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
Evolution of Web3 in Cloud Supply Chain Attacks
Unit 42 details how threat actors leverage Web3 infrastructure and open-source supply chain attacks to breach enterprise cloud environments The post Evolution of Web3 in Cloud Supply Chain Attacks appeared first on Unit 42.
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Blinder Tunnel Campaign Targets Iraqi Infrastructure
Analysis of Blinder Tunnel, an Iran-nexus campaign using fake Dubai Airports recruitment lures and GitHub C2 malware to target critical infrastructure. The post Blinder Tunnel Campaign Targets Iraqi Infrastructure appeared first on Unit 42.
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Threat Brief: NetScaler Zero Days CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 Exploited in the Wild (Updated September 30)
Unit 42 is aware of possible 0-day activity against NetScaler devices. Citrix reports CVE-2026-88771, CVE-2026-88772 have been exploited in the wild. The post Threat Brief: NetScaler Zero Days CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 Exploited in the Wild (Updated September 30) appeared first on Unit 42.
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OperTraitors: How Kubernetes Operators Betray Your Security Posture
We introduce OperTraitor, a tool to audit privileges of Kubernetes operators, identify excessive RBAC risks, and secure non-human identities. The post OperTraitors: How Kubernetes Operators Betray Your Security Posture appeared first on Unit 42.
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3 Consulting Myths Debunked by Unit 42 Experts
Unit 42 security experts address critical cybersecurity misconceptions, offering practical insights to help your organization reinforce its enterprise defenses. The post 3 Consulting Myths Debunked by Unit 42 Experts appeared first on Unit 42.
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From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials through Managed Policies
We explore how AWS neutralizes exposed IAM credentials using managed policies, detailing GitHub secret scanning and CloudTrail monitoring strategies. The post From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials through Managed Policies appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
A Vault with a Heap-View: The Uncomfortable Space Between AgentCore Harness and Identity
Analysis of how default configurations in AWS AgentCore Harness allow prompt injection to exfiltrate credentials, and key steps to secure your agents. The post A Vault with a Heap-View: The Uncomfortable Space Between AgentCore Harness and Identity appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
Inside the Modern SOC: Defending the Cross-Environment Pivot
Cross-environment attacks demand a new approach to security operations. Learn how Unit 42 Managed XSIAM helps SOC teams investigate complete attack paths. The post Inside the Modern SOC: Defending the Cross-Environment Pivot appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
Atomic macOS (AMOS) Stealer Activity
Modern macOS malware uses deceptive setup guides to steal credentials and sensitive user data. Learn how to identify and block these threats. The post Atomic macOS (AMOS) Stealer Activity appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unmasking Cloud Identities: From Behavioral Clustering to Automated Detection
We designed a behavioral clustering model to map cloud identity roles from audit logs, enabling continuous threat detection using standard SQL queries. The post Unmasking Cloud Identities: From Behavioral Clustering to Automated Detection appeared first on Unit 42.
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Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
The Machine With Many Faces: Post-Exploitation Identity Misuse in SPIFFE/SPIRE
Learn how root access on a compromised K8s node allows attackers to utilize SPIFFE/SPIRE metadata to spoof and harvest co-located workload identities. The post The Machine With Many Faces: Post-Exploitation Identity Misuse in SPIFFE/SPIRE appeared first on Unit 42.
