Cisco’s Holiday Data Leak: The Gift That Keeps On Giving… Hackers!

A hacker, IntelBroker, leaked data from a Cisco DevHub instance, exposing source code, certificates, and more. Cisco confirmed its authenticity, clarifying the data came from a public-facing environment, not a system breach. Despite some public data, certain files weren’t meant to be leaked, leading to ongoing concerns for the tech giant.

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Well, it seems Cisco’s “public-facing” DevHub had a bit more of a public exposure than a streaker at the Super Bowl halftime show! This hacker saga is like a soap opera—full of leaks, drama, and surprise plot twists. Grab your popcorn, folks, because this cybersecurity thriller is far from over!

Key Points:

  • A hacker named IntelBroker leaked data from Cisco’s DevHub.
  • Data includes source code, certificates, and other sensitive information.
  • Cisco insists their core systems were not breached.
  • The hacker claimed to have acquired 4.5 TB of data but initially leaked only a few gigabytes.
  • Cisco initially claimed no sensitive data was compromised, but later updates were less reassuring.

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