US Federal Agency's Cisco Firewall Infected with Firestarter Backdoor Malware

A US federal agency’s Cisco firewall was infected with a backdoor malware named "Firestarter," which provides remote access and control of compromised devices. The malware maintains persistence even after patches are applied, ensuring continued unauthorized access. No specific agency, infection timeline, or technical indicators such as CVE IDs were disclosed in the report. The backdoor’s functionality includes post-exploitation capabilities, though further operational details were not provided. The incident highlights a targeted threat to network security infrastructure within government systems.