Cybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world
Cybersecurity firms have identified a massive hacking campaign targeting tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs globally. The attackers are exploiting weak or reused passwords rather than software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to corporate networks.
Why it matters
This highlights a critical vulnerability in enterprise security hygiene, as major global corporations are being compromised through simple credential-based attacks.
Cybercriminals have compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs used by major companies all over the world, according to two cybersecurity firms.
The article reports on cybersecurity findings from third-party firms without injecting political or subjective commentary.
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