F5 Networks Breach Sparks Urgent Security Alerts for Government and Corporate Systems
A sophisticated nation-state hacking group has breached F5 Networks’ software development infrastructure, according to federal warnings. The intrusion potentially exposes thousands of government and corporate networks to supply chain attacks through compromised security appliances.
Major Security Vendor Breach Creates Widespread Threat
A significant security breach at F5 Networks has created what federal authorities describe as an “imminent threat” to thousands of networks, including those operated by the U.S. government and numerous Fortune 500 companies, according to reports released Wednesday. The Seattle-based networking software manufacturer disclosed that a sophisticated threat actor working for an undisclosed nation state had maintained persistent access to its networks over an extended period.
