Unit 42 Threat Research

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DNS OverDoS: Are Private Endpoints Too Private?

We've identified an aspect of Azure’s Private Endpoint architecture that could expose Azure resources to denial of service (DoS) attacks....
January 20, 2026
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Anatomy of an Attack: The Payroll Pirates and the Power of Social...

Unit 42 breaks down a payroll attack fueled by social engineering. Learn how the breach happened and how to protect your organization from similar threats....
January 16, 2026
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Threat Brief: MongoDB Vulnerability (CVE-2025-14847)

Database platform MongoDB disclosed CVE-2025-14847, called MongoBleed. This is an unauthenticated memory disclosure vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7....
January 13, 2026
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Remote Code Execution With Modern AI/ML Formats and Libraries

We identified remote code execution vulnerabilities in open-source AI/ML libraries published by Apple, Salesforce and NVIDIA. ...
January 13, 2026
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Securing Vibe Coding Tools: Scaling Productivity Without Scaling ...

AI-generated code looks flawless until it isn't. Unit 42 breaks down how to expose these invisible flaws before they turn into your next breach....
January 8, 2026
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VVS Discord Stealer Using Pyarmor for Obfuscation and Detection E...

VVS stealer (or VVS $tealer) is a Python-based infostealer targeting Discord users. It employs Pyarmor for obfuscation, contributing to its efficacy....
January 2, 2026
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Who Does Cybersecurity Need? You!

Cybersecurity thrives on diverse skills, not just coding and engineering. From writers to designers, there’s a place for you in this field....
December 23, 2025
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From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption

Operators behind RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group, have upgraded their encryption methods from single-phase to complex and layered....
December 17, 2025

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