Unit 42 Threat Research

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Threat Brief: Operation Lunar Peek, Activity Related to CVE-2024-...

We detail the observed limited activity regarding authentication bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-0012 affecting specific versions of PAN-OS software, and include ...
November 22, 2024
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Trusted Connections, Hidden Risks: Token Management in the Third-...

Effective OAuth token management is crucial for supply chain security, preventing breaches caused by dormant integrations, insecure storage or lack of rotation....
September 12, 2025
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AdaptixC2: A New Open-Source Framework Leveraged in Real-World At...

AdaptixC2, an open-source C2 framework, is increasingly used in attacks. We discuss its features and potential use case scenarios....
September 10, 2025
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Data Is the New Diamond: Latest Moves by Hackers and Defenders

Unit 42 delves into how cybercriminals are treating stolen data like digital diamonds amid rising attacks and evolving extortion tactics....
September 9, 2025
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Model Namespace Reuse: An AI Supply-Chain Attack Exploiting Model...

Model namespace reuse is a potential security risk in the AI supply chain. Attackers can misuse platforms like Hugging Face for remote code execution....
September 3, 2025
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Why Threat Intelligence: A Conversation With Unit 42 Interns

Discover what it’s like to be a Threat Intelligence intern at Unit 42, from diving into research to tackling real-world cyber threats....
September 2, 2025
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Threat Brief: Salesloft Drift Integration Used To Compromise Sale...

This Threat Brief discusses observations on a campaign leveraging Salesloft Drift integration to exfiltrate data via compromised OAuth credentials....
September 2, 2025
By  Unit 42
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Data Is the New Diamond: Heists in the Digital Age

Unit 42 explores the similarities between the social engineering and reconnaissance tactics used by financially motivated criminals. ...
August 26, 2025

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