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[Traps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/traps/?ts=markdown)

Here is all of the top [Palo Alto Networks news](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/news-of-the-week/) for this past week.

[Unit 42 reveals CoolReaper](http://bit.ly/1swVNju): A backdoor in Coolpad Android devices, potentially affecting over 10 million users. Download the report [here](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/cool-reaper.html).

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A sample of CoolReaper coverage from around the globe:

* [Wall Street Journal](http://www.wsj.com/articles/security-firm-faults-coolpad-software-1418834038)
* [CBR](http://www.cbronline.com/news/security/coolreaper-backdoor-uncovered-in-coolpad-android-devices-4471988)
* [Computerworld](http://www.computerworld.com/article/2860742/chinese-android-phone-maker-hides-secret-backdoor-on-its-devices.html)
* [CSO](http://www.csoonline.com/article/2861116/malware-cybercrime/major-chinese-smartphone-manufacturer-installed-backdoor-on-up-to-10-million-devices.html)
* [CSO Australia](http://www.cso.com.au/article/562758/backdoor-may-10m-coolpad-android-smartphoneshttp:/www.cso.com.au/article/562758/backdoor-may-10m-coolpad-android-smartphones)
* [Dark Reading](http://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/millions-of-android-phones-in-china-have-backdoor/d/d-id/1318245)
* [Der Standard](http://derstandard.at/2000009533574/Coolpad-Millionen-an-Android-Geraeten-mit-Backdoor-ausgeliefert)
* [Digi.no](http://www.digi.no/932088/bakdor-i-millioner-av-smartmobiler)
* [Epoch Times](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1151397-security-company-coolpad-smartphones-have-hidden-backdoor/)
* [eWeek](http://www.eweek.com/mobile/chinese-android-smartphones-from-coolpad-get-security-warning.html)
* [GlobalSecurityMag](http://www.globalsecuritymag.fr/Palo-Alto-Networks-devoile-une,20141217,49546.html)
* [ITmedia Enterprise](http://www.itmedia.co.jp/enterprise/articles/1412/18/news045.html)
* [LeMag IT](http://www.lemagit.fr/actualites/2240236886/Palo-Alto-Networks-alerte-sur-une-porte-derobee-pour-Android)
* [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](http://www.nzz.ch/mehr/digital/malware-ab-fabrik-coolpad-coolreaper-1.18447282)
* [PC Mag](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2473867,00.asp)
* [SC Magazine](http://www.scmagazine.com/true-backdoor-leaves-coolpad-users-exposed/article/389150/)
* [SecurityWeek](http://www.securityweek.com/backdoor-found-android-phones-manufactured-coolpad-research)
* [The Register](http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/18/coolreaper_android_backdoor/)
* [ThreatPost](https://threatpost.com/ryan-olson-on-the-coolreaper-backdoor/109953)
* [Volkskrant.nl](http://www.volkskrant.nl/tech/stiekeme-ingang-op-chinese-smartphones-van-coolpad~a3813310/)

Alon Livne [discussed](http://bit.ly/1uwU0eP) techniques used in exploiting a vulnerability in Google Chrome \& the difficulties presented by its security mechanisms.

Yiftach Keshet [explored](http://bit.ly/1r0hpZS) two cyber espionage campaigns, 'Cloud Atlas' and 'Inception,' to highlight the benefits of Advanced Endpoint Protection and help you realize the advantages of proactive prevention.

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As 2014 comes to a close, Palo Alto Networks subject matter experts weigh in on what they see as major topics and trends for 2015:

* [Kate Taylor on Threat Prevention](http://bit.ly/1vtWmjQ)
* [Brian Tokuyoshi on Mobile Security](http://bit.ly/1Av6kmU)
* [Del Rodillas on Securing Industrial Control Systems](http://bit.ly/1y5QAUb)
* [Isabelle Dumont on Security in the Healthcare](http://bit.ly/11VyR6a) and [Financial Services industries](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/12/2015-predictions-financial-services-and-payment-processing/)
* [Matt Keil on Datacenter Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/12/2015-predictions-datacenter/)
* [Scott Simkin on Tailored Threat Intelligence](http://bit.ly/1CK5xk9)
* [Sebastian Goodwin on Endpoint Security](http://bit.ly/12NYxBV)
* [Joerg Sieber on Web Security and Cloud Applications](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/12/2015-predictions-web-security-cloud-applications/)

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The deadline for [the Call for Papers](http://bit.ly/1wtzm4b) was extended to **January 18**, so if you have a good war story about an enterprise security deployment, there's still a chance to submit for a chance at a speaking slot.

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Because the Traps Advanced Endpoint Protection product approach may sound similar to that used by Microsoft's Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit, many customers ask how we differ. Sebastian Goodwin [discussed](http://bit.ly/1BhCb85) how exploits that bypass EMET still get blocked by Traps, and how Traps stops malware that does not use an exploit.

The Palo Alto Networks Technical Publications team [shared 3 use cases for Panorama](http://bit.ly/1vSkEhG), honing in on configuring firewalls, monitoring applications, and responding to incidents.

Tim Treat [reflected on a rule](http://bit.ly/16ovXcY) that is essential for operating, maintaining and defending an enterprise: knowing your network.

Palo Alto Networks was named [Best Network Security Vendor by Reseller Middle East](http://bit.ly/1IU7drW) during the 2014 edition of its Hot 50 awards. Following another great year of growth in this important region, we are honored by this recognition!

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