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Our analysis of how attackers used the open-source Cairn AI agent framework to autonomously breach semiconductor, defense and civic targets. The post Attackers Use Autonomous AI to Target Semiconductor, Defense and Civil Society Sectors appeared first on Unit 42 .
Learn what Unit 42 discovered about attacker use of AI-powered red team tools, and how to mitigate these attacks. The post ARTEX and AI-Powered Red Teaming Tools: What Defenders Need to Know appeared first on Unit 42 .
We uncover Falcon C2, a browser-based threat framework targeting governments via malicious scripts, extensions, and the Antino implant. The post The XG Files: Falcon C2 Flying Under The (Browser) Radar appeared first on Unit 42 .
Unit 42 examines recent cyberattacks targeting European refrigeration systems and outlines defense and mitigation strategies. The post Turning Up the Heat: Inside the Attacks on Europe’s Refrigeration Systems appeared first on Unit 42 .
Unit 42 details recent threat intelligence, highlighting cyberespionage, financial extortion, and the rapid adoption of AI across offensive workflows. The post Unit 42 Threat Intelligence Highlights - Nov. 2, 2026 appeared first on Unit 42 .
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 29)...
Unit 42 explores key peak shopping season retail cyber threats, from ransomware to AI attacks, and shares how to defend operations and customer trust. The post Unwrapping Retail Peak Season Cyber Threats appeared first on Unit 42 .
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 .
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 .
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...
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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...