Tag: Source code

Business SoftwareCybersecurity

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.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Nation-State Hackers Breach F5 Networks, Threatening Thousands of Organizations with Supply Chain Attacks

A sophisticated nation-state hacking group has breached F5 Networks, stealing proprietary source code and customer configuration data. The breach creates what cybersecurity agencies call an “imminent threat” to thousands of organizations using F5’s BIG-IP appliances at their network edges.

Major Security Breach at F5 Networks

A sophisticated threat actor working for an undisclosed nation state has been discovered inside the networks of F5, Inc. for what security analysts suggest was an extended period, potentially lasting years. According to reports, the hackers gained control of the company’s build system used for creating and distributing updates for its widely deployed BIG-IP server appliances.

by Aaron Blake
Cybersecurity

F5 Systems Breached by Nation-State Actor, Customer Data and Source Code Accessed

A nation-state affiliated threat actor gained persistent access to F5’s development environment, exfiltrating source code and customer configuration files. Federal agencies have been directed to take immediate emergency actions regarding F5 BIG-IP products following the security breach disclosure.

Security Breach at F5 Networks

A nation-state-affiliated threat actor gained unauthorized access to systems at F5, Inc., exfiltrating source code for its BIG-IP application delivery and security products along with files containing customer configuration or implementation information, according to regulatory filings and company statements. The Seattle-based security vendor disclosed Wednesday that the threat actor had “long-term, persistent access” to both the BIG-IP development environment and engineering knowledge management platform.

by Aaron Blake