Analysis of ChainDrop, an npm supply chain worm extracting GitHub Actions runner secrets and using Ethereum smart contracts for C2 routing.
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Token Jacking: Cybercriminals Could Be Stealing Your AI Resources
Discover how attackers hijack AI tokens to fuel gray market transfer stations by stealing developer API keys.
The Frontier AI Vulnerability Burst: Industrializing Autonomous Zero-Day Discovery in Open-Source Software
Frontier AI is reshaping vulnerability discovery. Learn how our NOVA system found 14,000+ unknown vulnerabilities across the open-source software supply…
Almost Half of Malware Samples Communicate Direct to IP
Nearly half of C2 malware bypasses DNS by connecting directly to IP addresses. Zero trust IP enforcement secures networks against these threats.
Pass the Passkey: A Novel Attack Surface in Passwordless Authentication
Explore how passkey implementation gaps undermine security when relying parties fail to validate the User Verified flag, reducing MFA to a single factor.
Chinese-Speaking Threat Actor Harnesses AI Models for Autonomous Cyberattacks
Unit 42 details a Chinese speaking threat actor combining autonomous AI scanning across seven vulnerabilities with manual exploitation. Read more.
The Xcode Assassin Returns: A Deep Dive Into the Latest XCSSET Version
Analysis of XCSSET v40 reveals a macOS malware targeting developers via Xcode. Unit 42 used advanced pattern matching and AI to decode its logic.
Chinese-Speaking Threat Actor Harnesses AI Models for Autonomous Cyberattacks
Unit 42 details a Chinese speaking threat actor combining autonomous AI scanning across seven vulnerabilities with manual exploitation. Read more.
Russian Global Webmail Espionage
Unit 42 details a Russian cyberespionage campaign targeting Zimbra webmail servers using JavaScript injection to steal credentials. The post Russian Global Webmail Espionage appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit 42 Read the original article:…
Three Steps to the Terminal: A Siemens ROX II Zero-Day Trilogy
A technical analysis of three chained zero-day vulnerabilities in Siemens ROX II OT switches that allow privilege escalation and persistent root access. The post Three Steps to the Terminal: A Siemens ROX II Zero-Day Trilogy appeared first on Unit 42.…
AI, Automation and Attacks: Unpacking the Unit 42 2026 Global Incident Response Report
Explore Unit 42’s perspectives on AI’s impact on cybersecurity, including key updates since the 2026 Incident Response Report. The post AI, Automation and Attacks: Unpacking the Unit 42 2026 Global Incident Response Report appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated July 15)
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 July 15) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
TuxBot v3: Inside an IoT Botnet Framework With LLM-Assisted Development
TuxBot v3 Evolution, an IoT botnet framework built with LLMs. Read our analysis of its cross-compiled binaries, C2 architecture and bugs. The post TuxBot v3: Inside an IoT Botnet Framework With LLM-Assisted Development appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
No Manners Here: The Ruthless Rise of The Gentlemen Ransomware
Unit 42 explores The Gentlemen ransomware operations, revealing the affiliate model driving its rapid growth. Learn more here. The post No Manners Here: The Ruthless Rise of The Gentlemen Ransomware appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
Vidar Stealer Unmasked: Code Signing Abuse, Go Loaders and File Inflation
A cybercrime campaign combined a loader-as-a-service framework and DLL sideloading via a Go-compiled fake MpClient.dll, a novel evasion layer combination. The post Vidar Stealer Unmasked: Code Signing Abuse, Go Loaders and File Inflation appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client
A look inside the reverse-engineering journey of building the first RDP client outside of Windows to support WebAuthn redirection. The post How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
Phantom Squatting: AI-Hallucinated Domains as a Software Supply Chain Vector
Attackers can exploit LLM domain hallucinations through phantom squatting to target supply chains. Read the analysis to learn more. The post Phantom Squatting: AI-Hallucinated Domains as a Software Supply Chain Vector appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
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…
CL-STA-1062 Targets Southeast Asian Governments and Critical Infrastructure
Government entities and critical infrastructure were targeted for espionage in SE Asia by attackers using a hybrid toolkit, including custom TinyRCT backdoor. The post CL-STA-1062 Targets Southeast Asian Governments and Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Unit 42. This article has…
OpenClaw’s Skill Marketplace and the Emerging AI Supply Chain Threat
Unit 42’s analysis of ClawHub revealed evasive malicious skills bypassing automated scanners to deploy infostealers and execute agentic financial fraud. The post OpenClaw’s Skill Marketplace and the Emerging AI Supply Chain Threat appeared first on Unit 42. This article has…