Firestarter Malware Evades Cisco Firewall Updates, Poses Persistent Threat
Why it matters: Indian critical infrastructure organizations using Cisco Firepower or Secure Firewall devices must immediately assess their systems for Firestarter malware and implement recommended mitigations to prevent persistent compromise.
US and UK cybersecurity agencies have issued warnings regarding Firestarter malware. This custom malware is capable of persisting on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices. It bypasses security updates and patches, posing a significant challenge for network defense.
Source: BleepingComputer