Overview
Chinese state-backed hackers exploited Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) zero-days to infiltrate French government systems and major industries
Key points:
- Attackers used multiple zero-days in Ivanti CSA.
- Targets included telecom, finance, and transportation.
- French ANSSI confirmed the breach.
- Attackers maintained stealthy access for months.
- This shows how supply chain and appliance-level vulnerabilities remain a blind spot.
Questions to consider
- How often do you patch third-party appliances?
- Do you monitor outbound traffic from these devices?
- Are you segmenting access for infrastructure appliances?