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Report: Cisco Vulnerability Poses Potential Threat to Networks A vulnerability affecting Cisco operating systems has raised concerns about the security of networks. This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain full control of affected devices, execute arbitrary code, and potentially cause denial of service (DoS) conditions. Cisco has released software updates to address eight vulnerabilities, including…
Report: Cisco Operating Systems Vulnerability Puts Devices at Risk of Exploitation Introduction Cisco, one of the world’s leading networking and telecommunications equipment providers, recently released its semi-annual Security Advisory Bundled Publication, highlighting several vulnerabilities affecting its IOS and IOS XE operating systems. The most significant vulnerability, CVE-2023-20109, poses a serious threat as it allows attackers…
Cisco Warns of Zero-Day Exploitation Attempts in IOS Software Cisco, a leading provider of networking and cybersecurity solutions, has released patches for a vulnerability in its IOS and IOS XE software that has been exploited in attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20109, affects the Group Encrypted Transport VPN (GET VPN) feature of IOS and IOS…
## Chinese Gov Hackers Caught Hiding in Cisco Router Firmware Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, BlackTech, has recently been discovered hacking into network edge devices and using firmware implants to infiltrate corporate networks of U.S. and Japanese multinational organizations. The National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity Infrastructure…
Cisco to Acquire Splunk in Landmark Deal to Reshape SIEM A Surprising Announcement In what industry experts are calling a “true bombshell move,” networking giant Cisco has announced its intention to acquire cybersecurity and data analytics firm Splunk in a deal worth $28 billion. The all-cash agreement, which represents a 31% premium over Splunk‘s closing…
Funding/M&A: Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion Introduction Cisco has recently announced its plan to acquire data analysis, security, and observability solutions provider Splunk in a deal worth $28 billion. This move by Cisco aims to drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability, boosting its cybersecurity capabilities. The acquisition is expected to…
Critical Security Vulnerability in Cisco‘s BroadWorks Raises Concerns A recently discovered security vulnerability in Cisco‘s BroadWorks Unified Collaboration and Messaging Platform has raised serious concerns about the potential for a complete takeover of the platform and the theft of sensitive data. BroadWorks, a unified communications as a service (UCaaS) platform, offers a range of services…
Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users Introduction Over the years, Mac users have been known to hold onto a belief that their devices are impervious to cyber threats, hacking attempts, and malware infections. However, a recent Mac Security Survey conducted by Cisco has brought to light some…
Report: Mac Security Survey 2023 Internet Security: A Race Against Time Critical Authentication Bypass Bug in BroadWorks Platform A recent cybersecurity survey conducted by Cisco has shed light on the online behavior and cybersecurity myths among Mac users. The survey, which specifically focused on Mac users, revealed some alarming inconsistencies in their approach to internet…
Vulnerabilities: Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in BroadWorks Platform Overview Cisco Systems, a multinational technology conglomerate, has recently released patches for a critical vulnerability in its BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform. Tracked as CVE-2023-20238, the vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and forge credentials to gain unauthorized access to affected systems. The vulnerability was discovered…