Cisco’s Firewall Fiasco: Patch or Prepare for Cyber Mayhem!

Cisco is urging customers to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities being actively exploited in their firewall software. One lets remote attackers execute code, while the other allows access to restricted URLs. So, if your firewall’s feeling a little too welcoming, it might be time for a software upgrade.

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Hot Take:

Looks like Cisco’s firewalls are feeling more like Swiss cheese these days, with holes big enough for remote attackers to drive a truck through. Time to patch up those digital dams before the cyber floods hit!

Key Points:

  • Cisco warns of two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting their firewall software.
  • The vulnerabilities allow remote code execution and unauthorized access to URL endpoints.
  • Cisco credits international cybersecurity agencies for their assistance in investigating these threats.
  • A third critical vulnerability was also patched, targeting Cisco IOS software.
  • GreyNoise detected large-scale reconnaissance activities targeting Cisco products.

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