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F5 Networks Source Code Breach by Nation-State Actors Sparks Federal Security Concerns

Cybersecurity authorities warn that nation-state affiliated threat actors have breached F5 Networks and downloaded critical BIG-IP source code. The compromise poses significant risks to federal agencies, with experts questioning the timeline of the breach discovery.

Major Security Breach at F5 Networks

Nation-state affiliated threat actors have successfully compromised F5 Networks’ systems and downloaded portions of its critical BIG-IP source code, according to reports from cybersecurity authorities. The breach poses what analysts describe as a serious risk to Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies, prompting immediate security directives.