F5 misled investors on security, breach wiped out $2 bln in market value.
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 8:45 am ET1min read
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• F5 misled investors about BIG-IP security, lawsuit alleges • Company touted comprehensive security platform • Sophisticated nation-state threat actor accessed F5 systems in 2025 • Exfiltrated sensitive source code, triggering a $2 billion market value drop • F5 revenue guidance cut triggered market crashes in 2026 • Hagens Berman investigating claims, seeking lead plaintiff by Feb. 17, 2026 • Investors who suffered losses can submit claims by clicking here.
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