Government-Backed Hackers Breach F5 Systems, Steal Customer Data
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Nation-state hackers breached F5's systems, compromising its application security products and stealing files that included source code and information on vulnerabilities. Although F5 maintains that the exposed vulnerabilities are not critical, the theft of configuration information could facilitate future attacks on clients. This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by healthcare technology systems, emphasizing the need for agencies to promptly secure their infrastructures. In light of this breach, CISA has directed federal agencies to review and update their security measures to mitigate potential threats.
