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US Federal Agency’s Cisco Firewall Infected With ‘Firestarter’ Backdoor
The malware provides remote access and control of infected devices and maintains post-patching persistence. The post US Federal Agency’s Cisco Firewall Infected With ‘Firestarter’ Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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🔍Threat Overview
A US federal agency's Cisco firewall was compromised with the 'Firestarter' backdoor, allowing remote access and control of infected devices, and maintaining persistence even after patching.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Cisco firewalls
Attack Vectors
Remote access and control via backdoor
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
US federal agencies using Cisco firewalls
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Immediately patch Cisco firewalls with the latest security updates
2Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
3Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
📦Affected Products
Cisco firewalls
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