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US authorities warn that state-linked hackers are targeting vulnerable networking devices
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Fusion42 · 14 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
US authorities have warned that Russian state-linked hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco Smart Install networking devices. The campaign represents a concrete threat to infrastructure operators and enterprises relying on vulnerable Cisco equipment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity and Security Infrastructure.
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If you run Cisco Smart Install devices, state hackers are actively hunting them right now. Patch or replace this week—the delay between a public warning and mass compromise in network hardware is measured in days, not months.
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1 source · 14 Jul 2026
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