Exploit released for critical Cisco IOS XE flaw, many hosts still hacked

October 30, 2023 at 11:15PM Public exploit code for the critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) is now available, which has been used to hack tens of thousands of devices. Cisco has released patches for most IOS XE software releases, but internet scans show that thousands of systems are still compromised. Researchers have provided details … Read more

Number of Cisco Devices Hacked via Zero-Day Remains High as Attackers Update Implant

October 24, 2023 at 01:03PM A significant number of Cisco devices have been hacked through two zero-day vulnerabilities, with the attackers updating their implant to maintain control. Initially, as many as 50,000 devices were found to have the implant, but that number has dropped. However, security experts warn that many compromised devices may still exist. … Read more

Cisco fixes critical IOS XE bug but malware crew way ahead of them

October 23, 2023 at 06:21PM Cisco has released a patch for a critical bug in its IOS XE software that allowed criminals to exploit thousands of devices. However, the patch seems to be ineffective as the attackers have updated their implants to evade detection. A new variant of the implant hinders identification of compromised systems. … Read more