F5 Networks Hack: Government Attack Exposes Code & Data
Cyber giant F5 Networks says government hackers had long-term access, stealing code and customer data.
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F5 Networks Hack: Government Attack Exposes Code & Data
Cyber Giant F5 Networks Says Government Hackers Had ‘Long-Term’ Access To Its Systems, Stole Code And Customer Data Cyber giant F5 Networks says government hackers had ‘long-term’ access to its systems, stole code and customer data , raising major concerns about supply chain security and the safety of enterprise software. The company revealed that hackers with state backing infiltrated its network for months, accessing sensitive information, internal tools, and even confidential customer configurations. Image Credits:Piotr Swat / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images F5 Confirms Long-Term Intrusion And Data Theft According to F5’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the breach involved “persistent access” to its network infrastructure. The company, based in Seattle, discovered the intrusion on August 9 and says it has since contained the threat. F5 Networks, known globally for its BIG-IP application security platform , reported that attackers reached its product devel…
