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- **Posted:** 2025-10-16T12:30:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PCMag (@pcmag) — https://gondola.cc/pcmag

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Seattle-based F5, which supplies application and cloud security, revealed this morning that it discovered the hackers inside its systems on Aug. 9. 

Although F5 has contained the breach, the hackers achieved “long-term, persistent access to certain F5 systems,” including BIG-IP, which is used to securely deliver app services on behalf of clients to users. The Seattle company has said it supports "over 23,000 enterprise customers in more than 170 countries, including the largest banks, auto manufacturers, and telecommunications providers in the world."

F5 noted that some of the stolen information covered “configuration or implementation information for a small percentage of customers." In response, it’s reaching out to affected clients. 

The company appears to have delayed disclosure about the breach in order to release patches. This includes updates for BIG-IP, F5OS, BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, BIG-IQ, and APM clients, which F5 is “strongly” recommending companies install. 

It's not yet clear which state-sponsored group hit F5. 

#f5 #hack #cybersecurity #technews #bigip

📸: Chona Kasinger/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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