Advanced hacker exploiting Cisco, Citrix zero-days to breach Amazon, others

An advanced hacker group has been actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco and Citrix products to breach major organizations, including Amazon. These zero-day exploits allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially control over targeted systems, posing significant risks to corporate security. The vulnerabilities exploited are critical and have been leveraged in sophisticated cyberattacks, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to patch and secure their infrastructure promptly. This campaign underscores the evolving tactics of threat actors who continuously seek out and weaponize zero-day flaws to infiltrate high-profile targets. Companies using Cisco and Citrix technologies are advised to monitor security advisories closely and implement recommended mitigations to defend against these advanced persistent threats. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and the ongoing battle against sophisticated cyber adversaries.

This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:20:41 +0000


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