* [Blog](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog) * [Palo Alto Networks](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/corporate) * APTs # Palo Alto Networks ## APTs [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2015/07/spotlight-on-advanced-persistent-threats-in-industrial-control-systems/) [Spotlight on Advanced Persistent Threats in Industrial Control Systems \----------------------------------------------------------------------](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2015/07/spotlight-on-advanced-persistent-threats-in-industrial-control-systems/) The challenge of APTs targeting Industrial Control Systems continues to evolve and escalate. It is true that a number of the ICS-specific attacks in the years immediately following Stuxnet (e.g. Duqu, Flame, Shamoon) are not so interesting as derivatives of Stuxnet or in how they utilize more general, IT-centric exploits. Howe... 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The firewall's multi-pronged detection mechanisms include a signature-based (IPS/Command and Co... Jul 02, 2015 By [Charissa Fleischer](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/charissa-fleischer/?ts=markdown "Posts by Charissa Fleischer") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2015/05/the-advanced-attack-challenge-creating-a-private-government-threat-intelligence-cloud/) [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown), [Malware](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/malware-2/?ts=markdown) ## [The Advanced Attack Challenge: Creating a Private Government Threat Intelli...](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2015/05/the-advanced-attack-challenge-creating-a-private-government-threat-intelligence-cloud/) One of the most prominent and modern threats to government networks is advanced delivery and execution of zero-day malware. May 11, 2015 By [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/palo-alto-networks-staff/?ts=markdown "Posts by Palo Alto Networks") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/10/ismg-advanced-persistent-threats-survey/) [Reports](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/reports/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [What Can We Learn from New Data On Advanced Persistent Threats?](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/10/ismg-advanced-persistent-threats-survey/) ISMG's recent Advanced Persistent Threats Survey, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, reviews the current advanced threat and APT landscape as well as where traditional security solut... Oct 07, 2014 By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/10/new-indicators-compromise-apt-group-nitro-uncovered/) [Malware](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/malware-2/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown), [Unit 42](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/unit42/?ts=markdown) ## [New Indicators of Compromise for APT Group Nitro Uncovered](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/10/new-indicators-compromise-apt-group-nitro-uncovered/) In mid-July of this year, we noticed yet another legitimate website had been compromised by APT actors and was serving malware. In this case, it was a... Oct 03, 2014 By [Jen Miller-Osborn](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/jen-miller-osborn/?ts=markdown "Posts by Jen Miller-Osborn") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/06/remediation-fear-answer-everything-really/) [CIO/CISO](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/ciociso/?ts=markdown), [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Remediation and Fear Are the Answer for Everything? Really?](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/06/remediation-fear-answer-everything-really/) Is it just me, or has the cybersecurity community really confused the issue by calling everything "APT" these days? Jun 25, 2014 By [Tim Treat](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/tim-treat/?ts=markdown "Posts by Tim Treat") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/06/building-offensive-approach-network-security/) [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown), [Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Building an Offensive Approach to Network Security](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/06/building-offensive-approach-network-security/) Modern cyberattacks and APTs rely on stealth, persistence and the skilled avoidance of traditional security measures throughout the lifecycle of an attack. Enterprises need to employ a Zero Trust model of "neve... Jun 18, 2014 By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/best-practices-defending-apts/) [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Best Practices for Defending Against APTs](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/best-practices-defending-apts/) Advanced persistent threats (APTs) have changed the world of enterprise security and how networks and organizations are attacked. In a new Palo Alto Networks eBook, Cybersecurity for Dummies, we explore: Apr 30, 2014 By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/defeating-apts-live-threat-detection-automation/) [Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Defeating APTs With Live Threat Detection Automation](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/defeating-apts-live-threat-detection-automation/) Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are an increasing challenge for businesses and governments, and we invite you to join the SANS Institute and Palo Alto Networks on Wednesday, April 30 for a webcast examining: Apr 24, 2014 By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/palo-alto-networks-discovers-new-trend-mobile-malware-distribution/) [Malware](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/malware-2/?ts=markdown), [Mobility](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/mobility/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Palo Alto Networks Discovers New Trend in Mobile Malware Distribution](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/04/palo-alto-networks-discovers-new-trend-mobile-malware-distribution/) Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Flappy Bird -- if you're a fan of gaming on mobile devices, you've likely already heard (and are probably already playing)... Apr 15, 2014 By [Scott Simkin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/scott-simkin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Scott Simkin") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/03/palo-alto-networks-showcases-leading-threat-research-discovery-5-critical-ie-vulnerabilities/) [Threat Advisories - Advisories](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-advisories-advisories/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [Palo Alto Networks Showcases Leading Threat Research with Discovery of 5 Cr...](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/03/palo-alto-networks-showcases-leading-threat-research-discovery-5-critical-ie-vulnerabilities/) Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and today's sophisticated attackers require a deep understanding of how applications are actively exploited in the... Mar 11, 2014 By [Scott Simkin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/scott-simkin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Scott Simkin") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/01/pan-os-6-0-wildfire-delivers-breakthrough-visibility-unknown-malware-zero-day-exploits/) [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown), [Firewall](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/firewall/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [PAN-OS 6.0: WildFire Delivers Breakthrough Visibility of Unknown Malware an...](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2014/01/pan-os-6-0-wildfire-delivers-breakthrough-visibility-unknown-malware-zero-day-exploits/) The tail end of 2013, and right into the New Year, has kept enterprise security teams working around the clock. Stealthy, persistent attacks have comp... 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Jan 14, 2014 By [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/palo-alto-networks-staff/?ts=markdown "Posts by Palo Alto Networks") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/12/2014-predictions-threat-landscape/) [Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown), [Predictions](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/predictions/?ts=markdown), [Threat Prevention](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/threat-prevention-2/?ts=markdown) ## [2014 Predictions: The Threat Landscape](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/12/2014-predictions-threat-landscape/) Here's what I think we're in for next year when it comes to APTs and the overall threat landscape.Here's what I think we're in for next year when it comes to APTs and the overall threat landscape. Dec 05, 2013 By [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/palo-alto-networks-staff/?ts=markdown "Posts by Palo Alto Networks") [](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/10/tip-week-explain-apts-c-suite/) [Tip of the Week](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/tip-of-the-week/?ts=markdown) ## [Tip of the Week: How To Explain APTs To the C-Suite](https://origin-researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/10/tip-week-explain-apts-c-suite/) Remember that the ultimate goal of an APT is to steal or destroy an enterprise's most critical assets: intellectual property, trade secrets, and customer or business partner information. That means that when yo... Oct 22, 2013 By [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/palo-alto-networks-staff/?ts=markdown "Posts by Palo Alto Networks") Load more blogs ### Subscribe to the Blog! 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