The evolution of Iranian cyber operations in broad context: from custom wiper malware to misuse of legitimate admin tools and more.

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We are observing an increase of wiper attacks by the Iran-linked Handala Hack group (aka Void Manticore) through phishing and misuse of Microsoft Intune.

The post Insights: Increased Risk of Wiper Attacks appeared first on Unit 42.

An espionage operation demonstrated strategic operational patience against targets in Southeast Asia, deploying custom backdoors.

The post Suspected China-Based Espionage Operation Against Military Targets in Southeast Asia appeared first on Unit 42.

Unit 42 research reveals AI judges are vulnerable to stealthy prompt injection. Benign formatting symbols can bypass security controls.

The post Auditing the Gatekeepers: Fuzzing "AI Judges" to Bypass Security Controls appeared first on Unit 42.

In-depth analysis of threat activity we call CL-UNK-1068. We discuss their toolset, including tunneling, reconnaissance and credential theft.

The post An Investigation Into Years of Undetected Operations Targeting High-Value Sectors appeared first on Unit 42.

Uncover real-world indirect prompt injection attacks and learn how adversaries weaponize hidden web content to exploit LLMs for high-impact fraud.

The post Fooling AI Agents: Web-Based Indirect Prompt Injection Observed in the Wild appeared first on Unit 42.

Unit 42 details recent Iranian cyberattack activity, sharing direct observations of phishing, hacktivist activity and cybercrime. We include recommendations for defenders.

The post Threat Brief: Escalation of Cyber Risk Related to Iran (Updated April 17) appeared first on Unit 42.

A high-severity CVE-2026-0628 in Chrome's Gemini allowed local file access and privacy invasion. Google quickly patched the flaw.

The post Taming Agentic Browsers: Vulnerability in Chrome Allowed Extensions to Hijack New Gemini Panel appeared first on Unit 42.

Unit 42 research reveals most OT attacks begin in IT. Learn how edge-driven defense stops threats early and turns dwell time into advantage.

The post Bring the Fight to the Edge: Turning Time Into an Advantage in OT Security appeared first on Unit 42.

CVE-2026-1731 is an RCE vulnerability in identity platform BeyondTrust. This flaw allows attackers control of systems without login credentials.

The post VShell and SparkRAT Observed in Exploitation of BeyondTrust Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2026-1731) appeared first on Unit 42.

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

The post Phishing on the Edge of the Web and Mobile Using QR Codes appeared first on Unit 42.

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

The post Nation-State Actors Exploit Notepad++ Supply Chain appeared first on Unit 42.

Explore the tools Unit 42 found on a Muddled Libra rogue host. Learn how they target domain controllers and use search engines to aid their attacks.

The post A Peek Into Muddled Libra’s Operational Playbook appeared first on Unit 42.

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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In 2025 a threat group compromised government and critical infrastructure in 37 countries, with reconnaissance in 155.

The post The Shadow Campaigns: Uncovering Global Espionage appeared first on Unit 42.

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

The post Understanding the Russian Cyberthreat to the 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on Unit 42.

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.

The post Happy 9th Anniversary, CTA: A Celebration of Collaboration in Cyber Defense appeared first on Unit 42.