Unit 42 research details how attackers could exploit global name uniqueness in bucket hijacking to redirect cloud data streams across major CSPs. The post The Global Namespace Risk: Universal Bucket Hijacking Technique for Cloud Data Exfiltration appeared first on Unit…
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Threat Brief: Mitigating Large-Scale Credential Attacks
We provide guidance for preparing for and mitigating large-scale credential attacks, focusing on recent campaigns targeting security vendors’ devices. The post Threat Brief: Mitigating Large-Scale Credential Attacks appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit 42…
Pickle in the Middle – Hijacking Vertex AI Model Uploads for Cross-Tenant RCE
Unit 42 discovered a Vertex AI Python SDK vulnerability that allows remote code execution via bucket squatting. Read the article for more. The post Pickle in the Middle – Hijacking Vertex AI Model Uploads for Cross-Tenant RCE appeared first on…
Inside the Modern SOC: The 72-Minute Race
Attackers can move from access to exfiltration in 72 minutes. Learn how modern SOC teams close the speed gap with Unit 42’s AI-driven automation, threat hunting, MDR and Managed XSIAM. The post Inside the Modern SOC: The 72-Minute Race appeared…
Tracing Digital Intent: New MacOS Tahoe 26 Artifact Discovered
Unit 42 has discovered a new macOS Tahoe 26 forensic artifact that tracks user menu selections across the operating system. Learn more here. The post Tracing Digital Intent: New MacOS Tahoe 26 Artifact Discovered appeared first on Unit 42. This…
Trust No Skill: Integrity Verification for AI Agent Supply Chains
Protect enterprise AI agents from supply chain risks by auditing third-party skills for hidden vulnerabilities and multi-stage attack chains. The post Trust No Skill: Integrity Verification for AI Agent Supply Chains appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Blinding the Watchmen: Abusing Cloud Logging Services for Defense Evasion and Visibility
Unit 42 research examines attack scenarios targeting cloud logging services. Learn how to defend against log manipulation and defense evasion. The post Blinding the Watchmen: Abusing Cloud Logging Services for Defense Evasion and Visibility appeared first on Unit 42. This…
When “Hi, This Is IT” Comes Through Microsoft Teams
Attackers are increasingly targeting collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams. Learn the risks and key steps to strengthen your organization’s security. The post When “Hi, This Is IT” Comes Through Microsoft Teams appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Threat Brief: Active Exploitation of PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257
We include indicators of activity and mitigations for PAN-OS vulnerability CVE-2026-0257. The post Threat Brief: Active Exploitation of PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit 42 Read the original article: Threat Brief: Active…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated June 2)
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated June 2) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Operation FlutterBridge: macOS Malvertising Campaign Spreads New FlutterShell Backdoor
Operation FlutterBridge is a malvertising campaign targeting macOS users. It distributed the new backdoor FlutterShell, built using the Flutter framework. The post Operation FlutterBridge: macOS Malvertising Campaign Spreads New FlutterShell Backdoor appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
2026 World Cup: Discussing The World’s Biggest Game’s Attack Surface
The 2026 World Cup presents major cyber risks from ransomware groups, state-aligned actors, and other groups targeting critical infrastructure. Learn more here. The post 2026 World Cup: Discussing The World’s Biggest Game’s Attack Surface appeared first on Unit 42. This…
Out of the Crypt: The Evolving Cyber Extortion Economy
Unit 42 explores trends in data theft and extortion, outlining key strategies for organizations as frontier AI models advance. The post Out of the Crypt: The Evolving Cyber Extortion Economy appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns
Unit 42 details Screening Serpens’ use of AppDomainManager hijacking and new RAT variants to target tech and defense sectors in recent campaigns. The post Tracking Iranian APT Screening Serpens’ 2026 Espionage Campaigns appeared first on Unit 42. This article has…
Paved With Intent: ROADtools and Nation-State Tactics in the Cloud
Open-source framework ROADtools is being misused by threat actors for cloud intrusions. Learn how to identify its malicious use. The post Paved With Intent: ROADtools and Nation-State Tactics in the Cloud appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 21)
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 21) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 20)
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 20) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
Tracking TamperedChef Clusters via Certificate and Code Reuse
Unit 42 analyzes TamperedChef malware clusters that use trojanized productivity apps and malvertising to deliver stealthy payloads to targets. The post Tracking TamperedChef Clusters via Certificate and Code Reuse appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from…
Gremlin Stealer’s Evolved Tactics: Hiding in Plain Sight With Resource Files
Unit 42 analyzes the evolution of Gremlin stealer. This variant uses advanced obfuscation, crypto clipping and session hijacking to compromise data. The post Gremlin Stealer's Evolved Tactics: Hiding in Plain Sight With Resource Files appeared first on Unit 42. This…
Inside AD CS Escalation: Unpacking Advanced Misuse Techniques and Tools
Unit 42 analyzes AD CS exploitation through template misconfigurations and shadow credential misuse while offering behavioral detection for defenders. The post Inside AD CS Escalation: Unpacking Advanced Misuse Techniques and Tools appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…