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Chinese Hackers Conduct Covert Espionage Attacks Targeting 24 Cambodian Organizations

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…

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Mukashi: A New Variant of Mirai IoT Botnet Targeting Zyxel NAS Devices

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…

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Cybercriminals Launch Ransomware Attacks on Essential Healthcare Facilities Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As hospitals globally grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on vulnerable healthcare institutions. The latest report from Palo Alto Networks reveals that threat actors are exploiting this crisis, targeting organizations at the forefront of pandemic response with ransomware and data-stealing malware. According to the report…

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Microsoft Alerts on APT28, Backed by Kremlin, Exploiting Major Outlook Vulnerability

Microsoft recently announced the detection of nation-state activities tied to the Kremlin, exploiting a critical security vulnerability in the Outlook email service that has since been patched. This issue allowed unauthorized access to user accounts hosted on Microsoft Exchange servers, raising alarming security concerns for organizations relying on this platform.…

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Maximizing Business Value through Machine-Led Security Webinar

New Machine-Led Security Approach Aims to Enhance Cyber Defense In the wake of increasing cyber threats, security teams find themselves grappling with an overwhelming amount of data noise, hindering their ability to focus on genuine threats. This operational complexity, combined with the evolving sophistication of adversaries who leverage artificial intelligence,…

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Caution: Experts Uncover Fresh Insights on Zero-Click Outlook RCE Vulnerabilities

Recent findings have revealed two security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows that have since been patched but could have been exploited by attackers to carry out remote code execution (RCE) on Outlook email clients without any user intervention. This information was disclosed by Akamai researcher Ben Barnea, who discovered the flaws…

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Palo Alto Networks Strengthens Google Cloud Alliance to Protect AI Infrastructure

Cloud Security, Security Operations Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Strengthen Cybersecurity Partnership with Prisma AIRS Integration Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 19, 2025 The recent partnership between Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud marks a significant development in cybersecurity, with a focus on integrating Palo Alto’s Prisma AIRS platform…

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