Cisco Firewall Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day in Interlock Ransomware Attacks
Summary
A vulnerability in Cisco's Firewall Management Center (FMC) software has been exploited as a zero-day, with Amazon discovering evidence of its use in Interlock ransomware attacks dating back to late January. The attacks have been linked to Russian threat actors.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This is bad news for defenders as a zero-day vulnerability is being actively exploited in ransomware attacks, potentially impacting many organizations.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the critical importance of timely patching and the ongoing threat of zero-day exploits in widely used network infrastructure. Defenders should prioritize monitoring for anomalous activity on their Cisco FMC devices and ensure they have robust incident response plans in place for ransomware.