Unit 42 Threat Research

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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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Threat Brief: Escalation of Cyber Risk Related to Iran (Updated A...

Unit 42 details recent Iranian cyberattack activity, sharing direct observations of phishing, hacktivist activity and cybercrime. We include recommendations for...
April 17, 2026
By  Unit 42
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A Deep Dive Into Attempted Exploitation of CVE-2023-33538

CVE-2023-33538 allows for command injection in TP-Link routers. We discuss exploitation attempts with payloads characteristic of Mirai botnet malware....
April 16, 2026
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Cracks in the Bedrock: Agent God Mode

Unit 42 reveals "Agent God Mode" in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Broad IAM permissions lead to privilege escalation and data exfiltration risks....
April 8, 2026
By  Ori Hadad
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Cracks in the Bedrock: Escaping the AWS AgentCore Sandbox

Unit 42 uncovers critical vulnerabilities in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore's sandbox, demonstrating DNS tunneling and credential exposure. ...
April 7, 2026
By  Ori Hadad

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