Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Trends Report Reveals Aggressive New Tactics and the Escalation of Threat Actor Collaboration

Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the world's leading AI cybersecurity company, recently released the Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 report, which revealed that threat actors are evolving their tactics, collaborating with state-backed groups and using extortion scams to extract payments. 

2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report Reveals Nearly 44% of Security Incidents Involved a Web Browser

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, has released the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, which found that threat actors are now evolving their tactics, moving beyond traditional ransomware and data theft to focus on business disruption, AI-assisted attacks, and insider threats. According to the report, almost half of the security incidents (44%) involved a web browser.

Safer Internet, Safer Futures: Helping Young Users Navigate the Online World this Safer Internet Day

One alarming trend is the rise of AI-driven attacks, including highly convincing deepfakes enabled by generative AI. Last year, deepfakes impersonating prominent public figures in the Philippines made headlines and impacted reputations. This risk will only continue – in fact, Palo Alto Networks predicts that 2025 is the year deepfakes go mainstream in Asia Pacific. If high-profile individuals can fall victim to identity fraud, children and young people—who are increasingly active on social media and frequently share content—face even greater risks.

Over 70% of Filipino Industrial Organizations Experienced an OT Attack in 2023, Latest Palo Alto Network Study Shows

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, has published its State of OT Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Trends, Risks, and Cyber Resilience report. The report surveyed 1,979 operational technology (OT) and IT business leaders across 23 countries globally, including 51 leaders in the Philippines, to understand the trends, risks, and cyber resilience strategies within OT environments, offering insights into the challenges faced by organisations across the globe. 

Palo Alto Networks at Ignite on Tour Philippines 2024: Secure the way forward with AI-driven security solutions

Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, held its flagship event Ignite on Tour in the Philippines on 4 June 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Manila. With the theme Cybersecurity for the AI Era, the event was attended by industry partners, customers, and cybersecurity experts to discuss the increasing impact of artificial intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape alongside evolving threat tactics in the Philippines. 

Palo Alto Networks Launches Strata Cloud Manager, Industry’s First AI-Powered Zero Trust Management and Operations Solution 

MANILA PHILIPPINES – Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) recently introduced Strata™ Cloud Manager, the industry’s first AI-powered Zero Trust management and operations solution. With these innovations and over 4,400 machine learning models, Palo Alto Networks is well-positioned to prove the combination of AI and Zero Trust can best protect today’s customer needs. The world’s cybersecurity leader also …

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Shop Insured, Stay Assured as Igloo Protects Consumers this Online Shopping Season

Manila, 9 November 2023 - As the shopping season begins, award-winning regional insurtech Igloo encourages safer online shopping experiences amidst rising cybersecurity threats in Southeast Asia. While retailers have been driving sales through in-store promotions, the rise of e-commerce also provided additional revenue streams for retailers. With more people shopping online, Igloo seeks to protect the …

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Palo Alto Networks: 1 in 3 SMEs not confident in hybrid work security

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks revealed in its 2023 State of Cybersecurity in ASEAN Report that one out of three small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines and Southeast Asia is not confident in tracking cybersecurity breaches amid a hybrid work environment. With 41% of their infrastructure and processes running in the cloud for …

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