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title: F5 Says Nation-State Hackers Stole Source Code and Vulnerability Data
description: F5 reveals state-sponsored hack, theft of BIG-IP source code, and client data; suspected Chinese involvement, no critical flaws compromised.
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# F5 Says Nation-State Hackers Stole Source Code and Vulnerability Data

F5 reveals state-sponsored hack, theft of BIG-IP source code, and client data; suspected Chinese involvement, no critical flaws compromised.

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F5 disclosed that state-sponsored hackers breached its systems and stole sensitive data, including BIG-IP source code and information on undisclosed vulnerabilities. The attackers maintained persistent access to development systems, though F5 says no critical vulnerabilities or remote code execution flaws were compromised. The company detected the August 9 attack but delayed disclosure with Justice Department permission. Some customer configuration data from a "small percentage" of clients was also stolen from an engineering platform. While F5 found no evidence of supply chain tampering or access to financial systems, the attack profile suggests Chinese state-sponsored involvement. Chinese hackers frequently target major software companies hunting for zero-day vulnerabilities. **Source:** [Security Week](https://www.securityweek.com/f5-blames-nation-state-hackers-for-theft-of-source-code-and-vulnerability-data/)

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