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Surge in networks scans targeting Cisco ASA devices raise concerns

Large network scans have been targeting Cisco ASA devices, prompting warnings from cybersecurity researchers that it could ...
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Hardcoded SSH key gives backdoor access to Cisco communications manager

An unprotected SSH access key left inside the Cisco Unified Communications Domain Manager product for remote support purposes allows attackers to take complete control of affected deployments. Cisco ...
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Remote Access Abuse Biggest Pre-Ransomware Indicator

Cisco Talos found that abuse of remote services and remote access software are the most prevalent ‘pre-ransomware’ tactics ...
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Default SSH Key Found in Many Cisco Security Appliances

Many Cisco security appliances contain default, authorized SSH keys that can allow an attacker to connect to an appliance and take almost any action he chooses. Many Cisco security appliances contain ...
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Cisco Umbrella default SSH key allows theft of admin credentials

Cisco has released security updates to address a high severity vulnerability in the Cisco Umbrella Virtual Appliance (VA), allowing unauthenticated attackers to steal admin credentials remotely.
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Cisco Patches High-Severity IOS XR Vulnerabilities

Cisco released patches for three vulnerabilities in IOS XR software, as part of its September 2025 security advisory bundled ...
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Two keys to rule them all: Cisco warns of default SSH keys on appliances

Cisco revealed a security vulnerability in a number of the company's network security virtual appliances that could give someone virtually unlimited access to them—default, pre-authorized keys for ...