San Francisco, December 27, 2024 – Hackers released a second batch of Cisco’s stolen data, exposing sensitive files. The breach exploited a misconfigured resource, sparking major security alarms.
In a startling escalation of a data breach first reported in October, hackers have released a second batch of sensitive Cisco data. The latest leak, amounting to 4.84 GB, was published on Breach Forums on Christmas Eve by the notorious hacker IntelBroker.
This brings the total exposed data to over 7.7 GB out of an alleged 4.5 TB trove, triggering widespread security concerns. The leaked data includes source codes, network configurations, cloud server images, and cryptographic signatures for financial platforms like Weixin Pay.
According to IntelBroker, the breach exploited a misconfigured DevHub resource that lacked password protection, enabling the download of the sensitive files. A cybersecurity analyst said:
Misconfigured systems are a goldmine for hackers. This incident is a wake-up call for corporations to prioritize basic security hygiene.
Cisco confirmed the initial incident in October, stating that public access was immediately disabled and claiming that no sensitive systems were breached. However, IntelBroker’s continued leaks challenge these assertions. The hacker claimed:
This level of exposure could lead to intellectual property theft and operational risks.
Social media has been buzzing with concerns about the long-term implications of the breach. Critics have pointed out that repeated misconfigurations highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in Cisco’s infrastructure.
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