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A Palo Alto Unit 42 research paper details a new method called ‘perturbation probing’ that identifies a tiny fraction – around 0.014% – of feed-forward neurons within aligned Large Language Models (LLMs) responsible for…
A Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 analysis of 405 AI-linked malware samples revealed that while AI is accelerating malware development, it hasn't significantly improved the malware's ability to evade detection. The majority o…
The cybersecurity industry is facing an ‘affordability crisis’ driven by rapidly rising breach costs and defense spending, disproportionately impacting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who often lack the resource…
A recent analysis by Palo Alto Unit 42 found that while a significant number of AI-enabled malware samples exist in research and testing environments, only a small fraction (around 12) reached production endpoints across…
Unit 42 research reveals a significant shift in supply chain attacks, with attackers now targeting the tools and processes developers use throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The ChainDrop npm worm exemp…
A significant campaign, dubbed “TheHatman” and “FortiBleed,” is targeting organizations with leaked credentials, primarily leveraging password spraying against Fortinet and Sophos devices. TheHatman, an actor offering st…
The China-linked threat actor Jewelbug, operating as a ‘hack-for-hire’ group, is engaged in both sophisticated government espionage targeting nations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and cryptocurr…
In July 2026, a significant wave of cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions occurred, with 21 deals announced. These transactions involved companies like Bank of America acquiring MDSec Consulting, Barracuda Networks acqu…
Israeli venture firm Team8 secured an additional $365 million in funding to bolster its investments in early-stage cybersecurity and AI startups. This investment significantly expands Team8’s assets under management to n…
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Palo Alto Networks products, including remote code execution, privilege escalation, and denial-of-service attacks. Several CVEs have been identified, impacting various pro…
A new version of the Kimwolf/AISURU Android and IoT botnet, Kimwolf v7, has been discovered by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. This version significantly improves its operational resilience and DDoS attack capabilities by ut…
OpenAI has released GPT-5.6-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused AI model designed to assist vulnerability research and exploit development, while reducing refusals for high-risk tasks. The model, accessible through the Daybre…
OpenAI has released GPT-5.6-Cyber, a new AI model specifically designed for advanced cybersecurity tasks, including finding zero-days and creating exploit chains. This model addresses limitations of its predecessor, GPT-…
Aeternum is a newly discovered blockchain-based botnet loader utilizing the Polygon blockchain for command and control. Instead of relying on traditional servers, threat actors use smart contracts to issue encrypted inst…
The article highlights a significant gap between the speed at which attackers discover and exploit vulnerabilities and the speed at which defenders can patch them. Traditional CVSS-based prioritization is inadequate beca…
Sophisticated iPhone exploit chains, DarkSword and Coruna, are rapidly spreading beyond nation-state actors and into the hands of organized cybercrime groups. These advanced tools, initially developed for surveillance an…
This week’s security news is dominated by AI-related threats, including a vulnerability exploited in Metabase, a new Shai-Hulud worm leveraging the MCP Registry, and a Chinese review of Palo Alto Networks. Alongside the…
In Q2 2026, Kaspersky products blocked a massive 399.3 million attacks originating from online resources, highlighting a continued surge in ransomware activity and botnet attacks. The Qilin ransomware group dominated, ac…
Chinese authorities are investigating the security of Palo Alto Networks' products, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities and a broader effort to monitor and control cybersecurity technology within China. This…
A Palo Alto Networks researcher, Simcha Kosman, demonstrated a proof-of-concept attack that allowed him to establish command and control within ChatGPT’s secure sandbox. The attack leveraged differences in URL handling a…
