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* Unit 42 shared [updates on Shamoon 2](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/01/unit42-threat-brief-shamoon-2-wave-3-attacks/) in the latest Threat Brief.
* Did you miss any of our cybersecurity predictions for 2017? Check out [sure things and long shots for 2017](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/01/2017-cybersecurity-predictions-sure-things-long-shots/).
* Unit 42 investigated the [Downeks and Quasar RAT](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/01/unit42-downeks-and-quasar-rat-used-in-recent-targeted-attacks-against-governments/) methods used in recent targeted attacks against governments. Read the full report.
* Is your [security team ready for the cloud](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/02/security-team-ready-cloud/)? Frank Mong shared his thoughts.
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