U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Coverage of U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the Nexus archive.
- Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches
U.S. and U.K. cybersecurity agencies warn that a custom malware named Firestarter is persisting on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices using Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software despite updates and patches.
- A dozen allied agencies say China is building covert hacker networks out of everyday routers
A dozen allied agencies warn that China-nexus cyber actors are using large-scale covert networks composed of compromised SOHO routers and IoT devices to conduct cyberattacks. These networks enable low-risk, deniable operations for reconnaissance, malware delivery, and espionage, with examples like the Raptor Train botnet. The advisory highlights a strategic shift in tactics and urges organizations to adopt defensive measures.