Cybersecurity experts have identified a new peer-to-peer (P2P) worm named P2PInfect, which specifically targets vulnerable Redis installations for subsequent exploitation. Unlike many previous threats, P2PInfect can compromise Redis servers operating on both Linux and Windows platforms, making it a particularly formidable threat, as noted by researchers from Palo Alto Networks’…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Targets MSSPs and MDR Vendors, Shadow AI Detection and Global Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 13, 2026 Rick Caccia, co-founder, WitnessAI (Image: WitnessAI) WitnessAI, a startup focused on AI security, has successfully secured $58 million in…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Palo Alto Networks Returns to Smaller Acquisitions Following Major Recent Deals Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 6, 2026 Palo Alto Networks, a prominent player in platform security based in Silicon Valley, is looking to revert to smaller acquisitions…
A recent incident highlights a significant cybersecurity threat involving a counterfeit proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a newly identified vulnerability in WinRAR. This exploit was shared on GitHub with the malicious intent of infecting users who downloaded the code with Venom RAT malware. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, including…
Palo Alto Networks has published its State of Cloud Security Report 2025, revealing a critical gap between the speed at which organizations can detect cyber threats and the length of time they require to effectively respond and recover. The findings indicate significant improvements in detection capabilities; 74% of organizations report…
Tech-savvy business owners should be vigilant in light of a new threat identified in the cybersecurity landscape—malware targeting Mac users, known as CookieMiner, which pilfers web browser cookies and credentials from cryptocurrency exchange accounts. This sophisticated malware, discovered by the Palo Alto Networks security research team, is specifically engineered to…
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A recent cybersecurity report reveals ongoing malicious activities attributed to two significant Chinese state-sponsored hacking groups, aimed at infiltrating 24 government entities in Cambodia. This activity is indicative of a long-term espionage operation, as outlined by researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 last week. The researchers noted that these…
In a significant development in cybersecurity, a new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet—dubbed “Mukashi”—is actively exploiting a newly discovered critical vulnerability affecting network-attached storage (NAS) devices. This attack aims to remotely compromise and commandeer vulnerable machines, reflecting an escalation in tactics employed by cybercriminals. Mukashi employs brute-force techniques, systematically…
