U.S. Government Sounds Alarm Over Hackers Targeting Cisco Security Devices

CSCO
October 05, 2025

The U.S. government's cyber defense agency issued urgent guidance to other federal agencies on September 25, 2025, regarding hackers exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Cisco security devices. This alert highlights a critical security concern for government users of Cisco products.

The specific nature of the vulnerability and the extent of its exploitation were not detailed beyond being a 'previously unknown vulnerability.' This indicates a serious and potentially widespread threat that requires immediate attention from affected organizations.

This is a significant security alert from a government agency, indicating a serious threat to users of Cisco security devices. It underscores the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity and the need for continuous vigilance and updates from both vendors and customers to protect critical infrastructure.

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