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Vulnerability exploitation is the focus of coverage on WindowsForum.com examining how attackers turn known software flaws into real-world intrusions. Recent discussion centers on Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center flaw CVE-2026-20079 and Cisco Identity Services Engine flaw CVE-2026-76460, both exploited in live attacks to gain root access, with reporting linking the activity to Qilin ransomware. The recurring theme is that management consoles, which hold credentials and change-control paths for the devices beneath them, have become high-value targets. This tag suits readers tracking exploited vulnerabilities, enterprise network security, and the operational fallout when flaws move from disclosure to active abuse.
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    Cisco FMC CVE-2026-20079 Exploits Lead to Qilin Ransomware

    Eclypsium's September 2026 InfraTrust Pulse reports that attackers are increasingly going after the consoles used to manage enterprise networks rather than the firewalls and switches those consoles control. The clearest examples are Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) flaw...