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#1 BleepingComputer general April 24, 2026 at 20:34 UTC

Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

CISA and NCSC warned that Firestarter malware infected a federal agency's Cisco Firepower device running ASA software in September 2025, providing persistent backdoor access that survives security patches and firmware updates. The malware maintains remote access capabilities even after standard remediation efforts, highlighting a critical threat to federal network infrastructure.

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