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[Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/events/?ts=markdown)  
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[Spark User Summit](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/spark-user-summit/?ts=markdown)

Check out the top [Palo Alto Networks news](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/news-of-the-week) from the past week.

In recent weeks, [Unit 42 has been analyzing](http://bit.ly/1Ju0SnX) Cmstar downloader, associated with the Lurid downloader also known as 'Enfal,' and the Cmstar downloader has several unique and interesting features [worth discussing](http://bit.ly/1Ju0SnX).

Palo Alto Networks officially launched [Traps Advanced Endpoint Protection](http://bit.ly/1ebYFS2) in Japan.

Watch [Mark McLaughlin at Ignite 2015](http://bit.ly/1L6Fpj6): Security is becoming a fabric item for enterprises and organizations.

In a [recent column for SecurityWeek, Scott Gainey](http://bit.ly/1c7sPUR) explained why shadow IT isn't something to fear, and what security professionals can do to stay ahead of the risk.

[This month in *PowerGrid International*](http://bit.ly/1cN78Kt), Del Rodillas, Palo Alto Networks ICS and SCADA expert shared takeaways from a recent case study, which includes an electric utility and the implications for protecting critical infrastructure.

The Fuel User Group hosted the first Spark User Summit in London last week. [Take a look back at scenes from the event](http://bit.ly/1B1v8PV). Wondering about an event near you? Spark User Summits are held regularly around the world, with the next two events scheduled for June 23 in Toronto and June 25 in Houston.

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* When: May 26, 2015 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM GMT+9:00
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* Where: Madrid

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* When: May 26, 2015 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
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[Help Shape Security in 2015](https://events.paloaltonetworks.com/dmVyaXRlMzMzMg==)

* When: May 27, 2015 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM MST
* Where: Edmonton, AB

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* When: May 27, 2015 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
* Where: Little Rock, AR

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* When: May 27, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET
* Where: Saint Tropez

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* When: May 27, 2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
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* When: May 27, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
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* When: May 27, 2015 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
* Where: Thorold, ON

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* When: May 27, 2015 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST
* Where: Phoenix, AZ

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* When: May 28, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM GMT+9:00
* Where: 千代田区

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* Where: Perth, WA

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* Where: Toronto, ON

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* When: May 28, 2015 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST
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* Where: Sherman Oaks, CA

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* When: June 2, 2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
* Where: Omaha, NE

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* When: June 3, 2015 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM GMT+9:00
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* Where: Lincoln, NE

[Palo Alto Networks: Live Demo](https://events.paloaltonetworks.com/dmVyaXRlMzQ4OA==)

* When: June 3, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
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* When: June 3, 2015 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT
* Where: London

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* When: June 4, 2015 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT+9:00
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* When: June 4, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
* Where: Online

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* When: June 4, 2015 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
* Where: Spring, TX

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* When: June 4, 2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
* Where: Kansas City, MO

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* When: June 4, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT+9:00
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* When: June 5, 2015 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM GMT+9:00
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* When: June 5, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CET
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