Using autonomous AI agents, an attacker breached an enterprise network in a matter of hours. Understand how to address and defend against agentic attacks.

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New research reveals that AI safety refusal lives in a thin neural layer, highlighting the critical need for external, multi-layered security.

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Attackers are targeting CI/CD pipelines and developer tools instead of application code, requiring total SDLC visibility and strict security controls

The post Connecting the Dots: Securing the Overlooked Corners of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Supply Chain appeared first on Unit 42.

Frontier AI is reshaping vulnerability discovery. Learn how our NOVA system found 14,000+ unknown vulnerabilities across the open-source software supply chain.

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A look inside the reverse-engineering journey of building the first RDP client outside of Windows to support WebAuthn redirection.

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In August 2026, the actor TheHatman claimed to have stolen large volume of credentials from organizations' Microsoft Entra tenants. We provide guidance on mitigating large-scale credential attacks.

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Unit 42 has discovered a new macOS Tahoe 26 forensic artifact that tracks user menu selections across the operating system. Learn more here.

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Attackers are increasingly targeting collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams. Learn the risks and key steps to strengthen your organization's security.

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The 2026 World Cup presents major cyber risks from ransomware groups, state-aligned actors, and other groups targeting critical infrastructure. Learn more here.

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Unit 42 explores trends in data theft and extortion, outlining key strategies for organizations as frontier AI models advance.

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Unit 42 highlights the need for a comprehensive security strategy that spans every IT zone. Explore the full details here.

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Unit 42 research reports that TGR-STA-1030 remains an active threat, particularly in Central and South America.

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What are the next steps for security leaders in this new age of frontier AI? We answer the top 10 questions customers are asking.

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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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