Russian Espionage Group Exploits Old Cisco Flaw To Target Critical Infrastructure

A Russian cyber espionage group, Static Tundra, linked to the FSB, has been exploiting a seven-year-old Cisco vulnerability (CVE-2018-0171) to target critical infrastructure worldwide. The group, known for its long-term intrusion campaigns, uses custom tooling and legacy protocols to remain undetected for years. Organizations are advised to patch aggressively, replace unpatched devices, and harden configurations to mitigate the risk posed by this persistent threat.