F5 BIG-IP Security Breach: 266,000 Devices Exposed and Counting!
Shadowserver Foundation has discovered over 266,000 F5 BIG-IP instances exposed online after a disclosed security breach. The breach involved nation-state hackers stealing source code and information on undisclosed BIG-IP security flaws, though no exploitation evidence has surfaced. F5 urges immediate updates to thwart potential vulnerabilities.
Hot Take:
In a move that’s as shocking as discovering a raccoon in your pool, F5’s BIG-IP instances have been left out in the open like a freshly baked pie on a windowsill. While F5 assures us that the pie’s filling (read: sensitive data) hasn’t been gobbled up yet, they’re urging everyone to close those windows pronto. If your F5 appliance is still exposed, it might as well have a neon sign that says ‘Hack me!’
Key Points:
– Over 266,000 F5 BIG-IP instances are exposed online, with nearly half in the US.
– F5 disclosed a security breach by nation-state hackers, possibly linked to China.
– F5 released patches for 44 vulnerabilities, urging immediate updates.
– CISA issued an emergency directive for U.S. federal agencies to secure F5 products.
– Shadowserver Foundation is actively tracking exposed IP addresses worldwide.