Cisco ASA bug being actively attacked after PoC exploit published online

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The vulnerability was fully patched by Cisco in April 2021

Cyber criminals are currently exploiting a security flaw in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices in active attacks following the release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code on Twitter...

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