Palo Alto Networks acquires Embrace, warns of critical VPN vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks will acquire Embrace to integrate Real User Monitoring (RUM) capabilities. The deal provides a unified view of end-user interactions, application performance, and backend infrastructure. This acquisition expands the company's footprint in the Digital Experience Monitoring market.

The Qilin ransomware group is currently exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-0257) in GlobalProtect VPN software. Security experts urge users to apply immediate patches to prevent unauthorized access. The flaw allows attackers to deploy ransomware across affected networks.