Government-sponsored Chinese hackers are "hiding" inside Cisco routers
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A well-known group of Chinese cyber-criminals known as "BlackTech" is actively targeting Cisco routers for sensitive data exfiltration.
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TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A well-known group of Chinese cyber-criminals known as "BlackTech" is actively targeting Cisco routers for sensitive data exfiltration.
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