threat-intel
Sweeping Credential-Harvesting Heist Compromises +30K Fortinet Devices
Critical
Summary
A large-scale cyber espionage campaign has compromised over 30,000 Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways globally, harvesting credentials for devices across nearly 200 countries. The operation, believed to be conducted by Russian-speaking threat actors, relies on automated credential harvesting and reuse techniques, exploiting weak passwords and default accounts. This represents a critical threat due to the widespread deployment of Fortinet devices and the potential for further exploitation.
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