Tag Palo Alto Networks

WitnessAI Raises $58M to Expand Global AI Security Presence

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…

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Palo Alto’s $400M Acquisition Interest in Endpoint Vendor Koi

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…

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Caution: Malicious WinRAR Exploit on GitHub Spreads Venom RAT to Users

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…

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New Mac Malware Exploits Cookies to Hijack Cryptocurrency Wallets

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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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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