FortiGate Firewall Fiasco: Belsen Group’s Leak Leaves 15,000+ Networks Vulnerable!

A FortiGate firewall leak by Belsen Group exposed over 15,000 configurations globally, leaving organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks. Protect your systems by updating credentials, auditing firewalls, and monitoring networks. Even if you patched CVE-2022-40684, checking for breaches is crucial. Don’t let your defenses be as flimsy as a wet paper towel!

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In a plot twist worthy of a cyber-thriller, the Belsen Group has dropped a digital bombshell by leaking over 15,000 FortiGate firewall configurations. It’s like leaving the keys to the kingdom in a treasure chest marked ‘free loot’. Organizations worldwide are scrambling to patch up the mess faster than you can say “firewall fiasco”.

Key Points:

  • Over 15,000 FortiGate firewall configurations leaked by Belsen Group.
  • Countries most affected include the US, UK, Poland, and Belgium.
  • Leaked data includes usernames, passwords, and firewall rules.
  • Vulnerability exploited was a zero-day (CVE-2022-40684).
  • Organizations must update credentials, audit systems, and rotate certificates.

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