The Golden Scale: 'Tis the Season for Unwanted Gifts
Unit 42 shares further updates of cybercrime group Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters. Secure your organization this holiday season. The post The Golden Scale: 'Tis the Season for Unwanted Gifts appeared first on Unit 42.
The Browser Defense Playbook: Stopping the Attacks That Start on Your Screen
85% of daily work occurs in the browser. Unit 42 outlines key security controls and strategies to make sure yours is secure. The post The Browser Defense Playbook: Stopping the Attacks That Start on Your Screen appeared first on Unit 42.
New Prompt Injection Attack Vectors Through MCP Sampling
Model Context Protocol connects LLM apps to external data sources or tools. We examine its security implications through various attack vectors. The post New Prompt Injection Attack Vectors Through MCP Sampling appeared first on Unit 42.
01flip: Multi-Platform Ransomware Written in Rust
01flip is a new ransomware family fully written in Rust. Activity linked to 01flip points to alleged dark web data leaks. The post 01flip: Multi-Platform Ransomware Written in Rust appeared first on Unit 42.
Hamas-Affiliated Ashen Lepus Targets Middle Eastern Diplomatic Entities With New AshTag Malware Suite
Hamas-affiliated threat actor Ashen Lepus (aka WIRTE) is conducting espionage with its new AshTag malware suite against Middle Eastern government entities. The post Hamas-Affiliated Ashen Lepus Targets Middle Eastern Diplomatic Entities With New AshTag Malware Suite appeared fir
Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 12)
We discuss the CVSS 10.0-rated RCE vulnerability in the Flight protocol used by React Server Components. This is tracked as CVE-2025-55182. The post Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 12) appeared first on Unit 42.
Stay Secure: Why Cyber Hygiene Should Be Part of Your Personal Hygiene
Cyber hygiene is just as vital as personal hygiene. Unit 42 shares tips for people of all experience levels to keep their digital lives secure. The post Stay Secure: Why Cyber Hygiene Should Be Part of Your Personal Hygiene appeared first on Unit 42.
From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption
Operators behind RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group, have upgraded their encryption methods from single-phase to complex and layered. The post From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption appeared first on Unit 42.
Who Does Cybersecurity Need? You!
Cybersecurity thrives on diverse skills, not just coding and engineering. From writers to designers, there’s a place for you in this field. The post Who Does Cybersecurity Need? You! appeared first on Unit 42.
VVS Discord Stealer Using Pyarmor for Obfuscation and Detection Evasion
VVS stealer (or VVS $tealer) is a Python-based infostealer targeting Discord users. It employs Pyarmor for obfuscation, contributing to its efficacy. The post VVS Discord Stealer Using Pyarmor for Obfuscation and Detection Evasion appeared first on Unit 42.
Securing Vibe Coding Tools: Scaling Productivity Without Scaling Risk
AI-generated code looks flawless until it isn't. Unit 42 breaks down how to expose these invisible flaws before they turn into your next breach. The post Securing Vibe Coding Tools: Scaling Productivity Without Scaling Risk appeared first on Unit 42.
Remote Code Execution With Modern AI/ML Formats and Libraries
We identified remote code execution vulnerabilities in open-source AI/ML libraries published by Apple, Salesforce and NVIDIA. The post Remote Code Execution With Modern AI/ML Formats and Libraries appeared first on Unit 42.