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Critical Vulnerabilities in Ivanti EPMM Exploited

17 February 2026 at 21:35

We discuss widespread exploitation of Ivanti EPMM zero-day vulns CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340. Attackers are deploying web shells and backdoors.

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Phishing on the Edge of the Web and Mobile Using QR Codes

14 February 2026 at 00:00

We discuss the extensive use of malicious QR codes using URL shorteners, in-app deep links and direct APK downloads to bypass mobile security.

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Nation-State Actors Exploit Notepad++ Supply Chain

12 February 2026 at 00:00

Unit 42 reveals new infrastructure associated with the Notepad++ attack. This expands understanding of threat actor operations and malware delivery.

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Novel Technique to Detect Cloud Threat Actor Operations

7 February 2026 at 00:00

We introduce a novel method that maps cloud alert trends to MITRE ATT&CK techniques. The patterns created could identify threat actors by behavior.

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Why Smart People Fall For Phishing Attacks

4 February 2026 at 01:00

Why do successful phishing attacks target our psychology rather than just our software? Discover Unit 42’s latest insights on defeating social engineering and securing your digital life.

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Privileged File System Vulnerability Present in a SCADA System

31 January 2026 at 00:00

We detail our discovery of CVE-2025-0921. This privileged file system flaw in SCADA system Iconics Suite could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.

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Understanding the Russian Cyberthreat to the 2026 Winter Olympics

29 January 2026 at 22:30

Russia's current isolation from the Olympics may lead to increased cyberthreats targeting the 2026 Winter Games. We discuss the potential threat picture.

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Happy 9th Anniversary, CTA: A Celebration of Collaboration in Cyber Defense

24 January 2026 at 01:00

Unit 42 celebrates 9 years of the Cyber Threat Alliance, tracing its journey from a bold idea to a global leader in collaborative cyber defense.

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DNS OverDoS: Are Private Endpoints Too Private?

20 January 2026 at 18:23

We've identified an aspect of Azure’s Private Endpoint architecture that could expose Azure resources to denial of service (DoS) attacks.

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Threat Brief: MongoDB Vulnerability (CVE-2025-14847)

13 January 2026 at 21:30

Database platform MongoDB disclosed CVE-2025-14847, called MongoBleed. This is an unauthenticated memory disclosure vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7.

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Securing Vibe Coding Tools: Scaling Productivity Without Scaling Risk

8 January 2026 at 12:00

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.

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From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption

17 December 2025 at 12:00

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

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Stay Secure: Why Cyber Hygiene Should Be Part of Your Personal Hygiene

17 December 2025 at 01:00

Cyber hygiene is just as vital as personal hygiene. Unit 42 shares tips for people of all experience levels to keep their digital lives secure.

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