Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)
Threat intelligence and IR forensics
Unit 42 is Palo Alto Networks’ global threat intelligence team, combining elite researchers with massive telemetry from one of the world’s largest security vendors. Their research shapes how the industry understands and responds to cyber threats.
Why Follow This Blog
Unit 42’s combination of deep technical expertise and vast visibility into global threats produces intelligence that few organizations can match. Their research directly influences defensive strategies across enterprises worldwide.
Key Topics Covered
Threat Actor Research
- APT Groups: Nation-state threat analysis
- Cybercrime: Financially motivated actors
- Ransomware Groups: Major ransomware operations
- Initial Access Brokers: Access marketplace tracking
- Hacktivist Groups: Politically motivated actors
Malware Analysis
- Family Tracking: Malware evolution over time
- Technical Analysis: Deep code examination
- C2 Infrastructure: Command and control mapping
- Payload Analysis: Multi-stage malware chains
- Packer Analysis: Unpacking and analysis techniques
Vulnerability Research
- Zero-Days: Novel vulnerability discovery
- Exploitation: In-the-wild exploitation tracking
- Patch Analysis: Understanding fixes
- Proof of Concept: Technical demonstrations
Cloud Security
- Cloud Threats: Cloud-specific attack vectors
- Container Security: Kubernetes and Docker threats
- Serverless Risks: Function-as-a-service security
- Identity Attacks: Cloud identity compromise