F5 Networks Confirms Government Hackers Stole Source Code and Customer Data in Extended Breach
Cybersecurity firm F5 Networks has confirmed government-backed hackers maintained “long-term, persistent access” to its systems, stealing source code and customer configuration data. The breach, discovered in August, affected the company’s BIG-IP development environment and knowledge management systems containing undisclosed security vulnerabilities.
Major Security Breach at Cybersecurity Firm
Cybersecurity company F5 Networks has disclosed that government-backed hackers maintained “long-term, persistent access” to its network, allowing them to steal proprietary source code and sensitive customer information, according to reports filed with regulatory authorities. The Seattle-based company, which provides application security and cybersecurity defenses for major corporations and governments, indicated in its SEC filing that the breach was discovered on August 9.