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Check out all of the top Palo Alto Networks news from the past week right here.

Unit 42 found that [Banload malware affecting Brazil](http://bit.ly/1Tq41vb) exhibits unusually complex infection process, and [observed PowerSniff malware](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2016/03/powersniff-malware-used-in-macro-based-attacks/) being used in macro-based attacks.

A Palo Alto Networks researcher [discovered critical IE vulnerability](http://bit.ly/223TIOQ).

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More from RSA Conference 2016: Palo Alto Networks CSOs Rick Howard, Greg Day and Sean Duca [talk takeaways from this year's conference](http://bit.ly/1pvU4Qm), and [find out why Palo Alto Networks is partnering](http://bit.ly/1YDIcHT) with the Commonwealth of Virginia. Check out our [Day 1 recap](http://bit.ly/1ONQNk1) and [highlights from the week](http://bit.ly/1U01RBf), as well.

Federal CSO John Davis [shared imperative number 2](http://bit.ly/1QEQeP6) in his series: Four Imperatives for Cybersecurity Success in the Digital Age.

Scott Ciccone [discussed why it's important to maintain trust](http://bit.ly/1TLRt1R) between the customer and security provider when minutes matter.

People of Palo Alto Networks: Emily Chiu [discussed the opportunities](http://bit.ly/1R867Qb) she has received through her work at Palo Alto Networks.

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