Security News > 2015 > August > Nasty Cisco Attack (Schneier on Security)
2015-08-19 17:34
This is serious: Cisco Systems officials are warning customers of a series of attacks that completely hijack critical networking gear by swapping out the valid ROMMON firmware image with one that's been maliciously altered. The attackers use valid administrator credentials, an indication the attacks are being carried out either by insiders or people who have otherwise managed to get hold...
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