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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 1 MIN

Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts

from BMC Daily Cyber News · host Jason Edwards

Daily Cyber News: Russian-linked malware turns Cisco management systems into spy posts Network-management systems can become surveillance posts after they’re compromised. A likely Russia-linked actor is chaining two weaknesses in Cisco Firewall Management Center to install an upgraded Cyclops Blink implant. The malware can harvest credentials, scan internal networks, and capture live traffic. For more cybersecurity news and the full Daily Cyber newsletter, visit DailyCyber.News.Cybersecurity training, courses, books, and resources: BareMetalCyber.com. Topics: cybersecurity news, cybersecurity, cyber risk, ransomware, malware, firewall, linux, cisco.

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