‘Landfall’ spyware abused zero-day to hack Samsung Galaxy phones

Admin8 months ago05 mins

Security researchers have discovered an Android spyware that targeted Samsung Galaxy phones during a nearly year-long hacking campaign. Researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 said the spyware, which they call “Landfall,” was first detected in July 2024 and relied on exploiting a security flaw in the Galaxy phone software that was unknown to Samsung…

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for billion

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

Admin12 months ago02 mins

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to a company press release. Palo Alto has been on a shopping spree since Nikesh Arora…