Unit 42 Threat Research

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The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated...

Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. ...
May 1, 2026
By  Unit 42
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Essential Data Sources for Detection Beyond the Endpoint

Unit 42 highlights the need for a comprehensive security strategy that spans every IT zone. Explore the full details here....
May 1, 2026
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That AI Extension Helping You Write Emails? It’s Reading Them Fir...

Unit 42 uncovers high-risk AI browser extensions. Disguised as productivity tools, they steal data, intercept prompts, and exfiltrate passwords. Protect your br...
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TGR-STA-1030: New Activity in Central and South America

Unit 42 research reports that TGR-STA-1030 remains an active threat, particularly in Central and South America....
April 24, 2026
By  Unit 42
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Frontier AI and the Future of Defense: Your Top Questions Answere...

What are the next steps for security leaders in this new age of frontier AI? We answer the top 10 questions customers are asking....
April 23, 2026
By  Sam Rubin
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Can AI Attack the Cloud? Lessons From Building an Autonomous Clou...

Unit 42 reveals how multi-agent AI systems can autonomously attack cloud environments. Learn critical insights and vital lessons for proactive security. ...
April 23, 2026
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When Wi-Fi Encryption Fails: Protecting Your Enterprise from AirS...

Unit 42 research reveals AirSnitch attacks bypass WPA2/3 Wi-Fi encryption and client isolation, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities....
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Fracturing Software Security With Frontier AI Models

Unit 42 finds frontier AI models enhance vulnerability discovery, acting as full-spectrum security researchers. They enable autonomous zero-day discovery and fa...
April 20, 2026

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