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Attackers launch dual campaign on GlobalProtect portals and SonicWall APIs

Security Affairs

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A hacking campaign has been targeting GlobalProtect logins and scanning SonicWall APIs since December 2, 2025. The attack is significant due to its scale, involving over 7,000 IP addresses linked to a German hosting provider, indicating a coordinated effort that poses a serious threat to the security of affected systems.

Impact: Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals, SonicWall SonicOS API endpoints
Remediation: Organizations should implement strong authentication measures, monitor access logs for unusual login attempts, and ensure that their SonicWall APIs are properly secured and updated.
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Palo Alto Networks launches AI safety toolkit for schools

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Palo Alto Networks has launched a free digital literacy toolkit in collaboration with Cyberlite to help educators teach students about AI-driven threats. This initiative aims to combat the rising use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy in recognizing and resisting such threats.

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WormGPT 4 and KawaiiGPT: New Dark LLMs Boost Cybercrime Automation

SecurityWeek

Palo Alto Networks has identified new malicious language models, WormGPT 4 and KawaiiGPT, that are being utilized by cybercriminals to enhance their phishing, malware development, and reconnaissance efforts. The rise of these dark LLMs represents a significant threat to cybersecurity, automating and streamlining various cybercrime activities.

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​​Spyware Allows Cyber Threat Actors to Target Users of Messaging Applications​

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CISA has identified that various cyber threat actors are using commercial spyware to target users of mobile messaging applications, employing tactics such as phishing, zero-click exploits, and impersonation. The focus is primarily on high-value individuals including government and military officials, indicating a serious threat to sensitive communications.

Impact: Mobile messaging applications including Signal and WhatsApp.
Remediation: Users are encouraged to review the updated Mobile Communications Best Practice Guidance and Mitigating Cyber Threats with Limited Resources: Guidance for Civil Society for steps to protect mobile communications and messaging apps.
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In Other News: ATM Jackpotting, WhatsApp-NSO Lawsuit Continues, CISA Hiring

SecurityWeek

The article highlights several significant cybersecurity incidents, including a data breach affecting 120,000 individuals and a surge in scanning activities by Palo Alto Networks. Additionally, it mentions ongoing legal battles involving WhatsApp and NSO, as well as the emergence of AI-related security threats such as second-order prompt injection attacks.

Impact: Palo Alto Networks systems, WEL Companies data, AI systems
Remediation: N/A
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