Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts

Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts. Network-management systems can become surveillance posts after they’re compromised.

Daily Cyber News: Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts

Network-management systems can become surveillance posts after they’re compromised. A likely Russia-linked actor is chaining two weaknesses in Cisco Firewall Management Center to install an upgraded Cyclops Blink implant. The malware can harvest credentials, scan internal networks, and capture live traffic.

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Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts
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