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CISA Warns of Hackers Exploiting Legacy Cisco Smart Install Feature

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August 9, 2024 at 02:21AM The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised concerns about threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco network devices, particularly targeting the legacy Smart Install feature. CISA emphasizes the need for strong password protection and reviews of NSA guidance. Cisco has also warned about critical flaws in certain products … Read more

CISA warns of hackers abusing Cisco Smart Install feature

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August 8, 2024 at 01:25PM CISA recommends disabling the Cisco Smart Install feature due to recent abuse in attacks. Threat actors exploit weak password types and leverage other protocols to steal sensitive data. Admins are advised to disable legacy SMI protocol, implement stronger password protection, and follow best practices for securing administrator accounts and passwords … Read more