Backdoor with Hardcoded Credentials Actively Exploited in Cisco Firewalls31. July 2026CybersecurityAn account with hardcoded credentials in Cisco firewall management software is being actively exploited; a Cisco update is available. Share on:
Backdoor in Cisco Firewall Management: Exploits in Active Deployment30. July 2026CybersecurityCisco firewall management is being actively attacked through a backdoor that enables direct administrator access. Share on:
Cisco: Hardcoded Credentials in Firewall Management Software30. July 2026CybersecurityCisco eliminates hardcoded credentials in management software through updates. Share on:
Cisco FMC: Static Credentials Enable Unauthorized Access in Active Attacks30. July 2026CybersecurityA static credential vulnerability in Cisco FMC (CVE-2026-20316) is being actively exploited in attacks to gain unauthorized access to firewalls. Share on:
BSI Requirements for Secure Firewall Management under NET.3.229. July 2026CybersecurityThe BSI module NET.3.2 prescribes requirements for firewall rule sets, administrative access, logging, and system hardening. Share on:
NCSC Warns of Global Attacks on Fortinet Firewalls and VPN Gateways28. June 2026Cybersecurity, NIS2The NCSC warns of global attacks on Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways and calls on organizations to take immediate protective measures. Share on:
FortiBleed: VPN Credentials from 73,000 Fortinet Devices Exposed17. June 2026Cybersecurity, NIS273,932 VPN credentials from Fortinet firewalls were exposed in a data breach, enabling attackers direct remote access to affected networks. Share on:
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Enable RCE and DoS10. June 2026CybersecurityMultiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS enable remote code execution, denial of service, and security bypasses. Share on:
