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# Palo Alto Networks News of the Week -- August 20, 2016

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Unit 42 discovered malware known as 'Aveo' [targeting Japanese speaking users](http://bit.ly/2aXMhsX).

Unit 42 researchers Bo Qu, Hui Gao and Tongbo Luo were recognized in the [Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) Bounty Program Top 100 list](http://bit.ly/2aWnmq0) at Black Hat.

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