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Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
Computer and Network Security
SANTA CLARA, CA 73,988 followers
Unit 42 Threat Intelligence & Incident Response. Intelligence Driven. Response Ready.
About us
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 brings together world-renowned threat researchers with an elite team of incident responders and security consultants to create an intelligence-driven, response-ready organization passionate about helping customers more proactively manage cyber risk. With a deeply rooted reputation for delivering world-class threat intelligence, Unit 42 provides industry-leading incident response and cyber risk management services to security leaders around the globe.
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http://paloaltonetworks.com/unit42
External link for Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
- Industry
- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- SANTA CLARA, CA
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Incident Response, Risk Management, Operational Threat Intelligence, and Network Security
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SANTA CLARA, CA 95054, US
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For cybersecurity professionals looking to deepen their understanding of AI-driven threats, our latest publication on deepfake scams is a intriguing look at detecting and mitigating these threats. Our analysis uncovers how cybercriminals are utilizing AI-generated videos featuring public figures to execute sophisticated scams. https://bit.ly/3z4MmGk
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Want to block cyberattacks? 🙅♀️ It's time to get proactive. Our latest Incident Response Report uncovers the top attack vectors and how to shut them down. Get the executive breakdown you need to fortify your defenses. https://bit.ly/4dzUwWf
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2024-09-04 (Wednesday): We're still seeing the #EtherHiding technique used to generate popup windows for fake browser updates. Indicators and more info available at https://bit.ly/3Tg7nox #TimelyThreatIntel #Unit42ThreatIntel #IndicatorsOfCompromise
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Explore this article showcasing how certain new TLDs are more susceptible to misuse by cybercriminals. Understand the technical mechanisms behind these vulnerabilities as demonstrated by our new graph-based pipeline. This pipeline analyzes the security risks associated with the adoption of new top-level domains. Learn how targeted monitoring can thwart cyber threats. https://bit.ly/4g6QXZf
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WikiLoader (aka WailingCrab) has evolved. This article details the malware's new anti-analysis and evasion techniques in campaigns targeting users looking for updates to Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN. Through SEO poisoning and a spoof of legitimate products, we cover how financially motivated threat actors use this rentable loader and discuss why a possible shift from phishing to SEO poisoning occurred. https://bit.ly/3X6uK51
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Threat actors don’t need hall passes 🎟️ Schools are increasingly targets of cybersecurity attacks. In this episode of Threat Vector, Technical Managing Director at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Mike Spisak discusses how to protect educational digital environments. Learn essential strategies including: 🏰How to strengthen defenses and stay ahead of cyber threats, adopt proactive security measures, and why fostering a cyber-aware culture is crucial in every learning environment. 🎧Tune in: https://bit.ly/3X1d4HQ Class, dismissed. 🎓
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CVE-2024-7971, a vulnerability which could allow threat actors to gain remote code execution in the sandboxed Chromium renderer process, is being exploited in the wild. Microsoft just released a report identifying a North Korean actor exploiting this vulnerability. The group highlighted in the report, known as Citrine Sleet by Microsoft and Gleaming Pisces by Palo Alto Networks, is a suspected North Korea state-sponsored threat actor known for targeting organizations for financial gain. They exhibit a high degree of capability and preparation, demonstrating a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and employing social engineering tactics to gain their victims' trust before deploying malicious payloads. Patches for CVE-202-7971 were made available on 21 Aug. Take action if you haven’t already! ▪️ Microsoft Threat Intelligence Report: https://bit.ly/3yZXZ1k ▪️ Google Chrome release update: https://bit.ly/3z0G0b1 ▪️ NIST entry: https://bit.ly/3Z7qgxE
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Unit 42’s latest research provides a comprehensive review of detection mechanisms for #deepfake #scams. We discuss the efficacy of current models and explore potential advancements in anomaly detection algorithms. https://bit.ly/3z4MmGk
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2024-08-28 (Wednesday): More #Lumma #Stealer (#LummaStealer) from pages instructing potential victims to copy/paste #PowerShell script in a Run window. Recent examples of these human captcha style pages available at https://bit.ly/4cJk0zq #Unit42ThreatIntel #TimelyThreatIntel
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