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Gremlin Stealer's Evolved Tactics: Hiding in Plain Sight With Resource Files

Unit 42 analyzes the evolution of Gremlin stealer. This variant uses advanced obfuscation, crypto clipping and session hijacking to compromise data.

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Inside AD CS Escalation: Unpacking Advanced Misuse Techniques and Tools

Unit 42 analyzes AD CS exploitation through template misconfigurations and shadow credential misuse while offering behavioral detection for defenders.

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Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a critical Linux kernel LPE that allows stealthy root access. This flaw impacts millions of systems. Read our analysis.

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That AI Extension Helping You Write Emails? It’s Reading Them First

Unit 42 uncovers high-risk AI browser extensions. Disguised as productivity tools, they steal data, intercept prompts, and exfiltrate passwords. Protect your browser.

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The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated June 2)

Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more.

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When Wi-Fi Encryption Fails: Protecting Your Enterprise from AirSnitch Attacks

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 faster N-day patching.

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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.

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Understanding Current Threats to Kubernetes Environments

Unit 42 uncovers escalating Kubernetes attacks, detailing how threat actors exploit identities and critical vulnerabilities to compromise cloud environments.

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When an Attacker Meets a Group of Agents: Navigating Amazon Bedrock's Multi-Agent Applications

Unit 42 research on multi-agent AI systems on Amazon Bedrock reveals new attack surfaces and prompt injection risks. Learn how to secure your AI applications.

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Double Agents: Exposing Security Blind Spots in GCP Vertex AI

Unit 42 uncovers a "double agent" flaw in Google Cloud's Vertex AI, demonstrating how overprivileged AI agents can compromise cloud environments.

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