Palo Alto Networks released a cloud-based behavioral analytics application as part of its security platform. The new application, named Magnifier, analyzes data sent from next-generation firewalls to Palo Alto Networks Logging Service and uses this data to profile the behavior of users and devices. Magnifier is expected to be generally available in February.

Palo Alto Networks is warning of a new cryptocurrency mining attack that is using URL shorteners as a way to infect victims' systems.