Security News

Palo Alto Networks warns of firewall hijack bugs with public exploit
2024-10-09 18:59

Palo Alto Networks warned customers today to patch security vulnerabilities (with public exploit code) that can be chained to let attackers hijack PAN-OS firewalls. [...]

Palo Alto takes a big $500M bite out of IBM QRadar
2024-09-04 22:15

Big Blue also shifts to Prisma SASE to secure its 250,000 workforce Palo Alto Networks has completed its purchase of IBM's QRadar SaaS offering, spending $500 million to buy up the service's...

New Malware Masquerades as Palo Alto VPN Targeting Middle East Users
2024-08-30 10:20

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new campaign that potentially targets users in the Middle East through malware that disguises itself as Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect virtual private...

Fake Palo Alto GlobalProtect used as lure to backdoor enterprises
2024-08-29 18:29

Threat actors target Middle Eastern organizations with malware disguised as the legitimate Palo Alto GlobalProtect Tool that can steal data and execute remote PowerShell commands to infiltrate...

Iran's Pioneer Kitten hits US networks via buggy Check Point, Palo Alto gear
2024-08-28 18:00

The government-backed crew also enjoys ransomware as a side hustle Iranian government-backed cybercriminals have been hacking into US and foreign networks as recently as this month to steal...

Palo Alto Networks execs apologize for 'hostesses' dressed as lamps at Black Hat booth
2024-08-14 14:00

Company admits turning human women into faceless, sexualized furniture was a 'tone deaf' marketing ploy If you attended the Black Hat conference in Vegas last week and found yourself over in Palo...

Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Flaw in Expedition Migration Tool
2024-07-11 15:19

Palo Alto Networks has released security updates to address five security flaws impacting its products, including a critical bug that could lead to an authentication bypass. Cataloged as CVE-2024-5910, the vulnerability has been described as a case of missing authentication in its Expedition migration tool that could lead to an admin account takeover.

Check Point vs Palo Alto (2024): Which NGFW Is Better?
2024-06-27 13:00

For large organizations looking for next-generation firewall solutions, Check Point and Palo Alto Networks are two of the top providers today. In CyberRatings's 2024 Cloud Network Firewall test, Check Point and Palo Alto Networks NGFWs were marked as "Recommended" solutions for their security effectiveness.

Fortinet vs Palo Alto (2024): Which NGFW Is Best for Your Team?
2024-06-26 12:00

As two top NGFWs, Fortinet FortiGate seems to best fit small businesses, while Palo Alto works best for larger organizations. Find out in our comparison below.

RedTail Crypto-Mining Malware Exploiting Palo Alto Networks Firewall Vulnerability
2024-05-30 14:24

The threat actors behind the RedTail cryptocurrency mining malware have added a recently disclosed security flaw impacting Palo Alto Networks firewalls to its exploit arsenal. The addition of the...