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Backdoor Implant on Hacked Cisco Devices Modified to Evade Detection

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October 24, 2023 at 05:45AM The threat actor behind the recent Cisco device backdoor attack has modified the implant to avoid detection through previous fingerprinting methods. The attacks exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, allowing the actor to gain access to devices and deploy a Lua-based implant. Cisco is rolling out security updates, but the exact identity of … Read more

Tens of Thousands of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Vulnerability

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October 18, 2023 at 07:00AM Tens of thousands of Cisco devices have been hacked through a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2023-20198. Cisco is working on a patch, but in the meantime, customers are advised to implement mitigations. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain elevated privileges and complete control over targeted systems. Cybersecurity companies have observed … Read more