Researchers observed a significant increase in malicious scanning of Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect VPN portals, with nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses targeting the systems. This coordinated scanning began on March 17, 2025, peaking at 20,000 IPs daily. The activity raises concerns due to past vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-3400. Security teams are advised to enhance monitoring and block identified malicious IPs.

The Hidden Cracks in Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Ransomware attacks on hospitals are just the tip of the iceberg in the healthcare sector, with interconnected weaknesses across medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, insurers,