Hackers exploit Cisco SNMP flaw to deploy rootkit on switches

Threat actors exploited a recently patched remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-20352) in Cisco networking devices ...
SDxCentral

Cisco sees another security threat with switches kit exploit

According to the researchers, the affected devices at risk from the exploit are Cisco Catalyst 9300 and 9400 Series Switches, and the legacy 3750G series, with both 32-bit and 64-bit switch builds ...
Infosecurity Magazine

New Rootkit Campaign Exploits Cisco SNMP Flaw to Gain Persistence

Currently, there is no universal automated test to confirm compromise by this operation. If compromise is suspected, device owners are advised to contact Cisco TAC for a low-level firmware and ROM ...
Forbes

An Easy Way To Create—And Remember—Strong Passwords For All Your Accounts

So we default to a few favorite passwords that have a combination of our birth date and pet’s name ... Using the same password over and over is not an option. So you’ll need to store them somewhere: ...
Electronic Specifier

Most common passwords: how weak credentials still power the biggest IoT hacks

Weak or default passwords remain the biggest vulnerability in IoT devices, enabling large-scale cyber attacks.