A cybersecurity advisory has been published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in cooperation with the FBI, the National Security Agency, and Japanese agencies. This warns of a China-linked threat actor known as “BlackTech” targeting the firmware of network routers such as those sold by Cisco. Once routers are breached, BlackTech modifies firmware to establish backdoor access and obscure malicious activity. However, it initially gains access through stolen administrative credentials. Cisco has clarified no known vulnerabilities on their part were exploited.
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[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk
In the rapid evolution of the 2026 threat landscape, a frustrating paradox has emerged for CISOs and security leaders: Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk is actually
