Cybersecurity firm F5 Inc. ($FFIV) disclosed that suspected nation-state hackers infiltrated its internal systems, gaining long-term access and stealing portions of its source code and customer information.
- The Seattle-based company discovered the breach on August 9 and disclosed it in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday.
- Attackers accessed systems related to F5’s BIG-IP product development platform, taking source code and details about vulnerabilities under development.
- Files containing data on a “small percentage” of customers were also exfiltrated.
- The U.S. Department of Justice allowed F5 to delay disclosure, citing national security concerns.
- F5 said it has contained the intrusion and engaged law enforcement and third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate.
Relevant Companies
- F5 Inc. ($FFIV) — Directly impacted by the breach, which may affect customer trust and regulatory scrutiny.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
