Fortinet Fiasco: 16,000+ Devices Compromised by Sneaky Symlink Backdoor!
Over 16,000 Fortinet devices hit by a symlink backdoor, granting sneaky read-only access to sensitive files. Fortinet’s persistence mechanism isn’t new and is linked to attacks since 2023. Time to check your FortiGate device and maybe reset those passwords—just in case the bad guys have been reading your diary!
Hot Take:
Looks like Fortinet devices just got their own “symbolic” representation on the cyber threat landscape, and it’s not exactly a Mona Lisa. With over 16,000 devices compromised, you might say the attackers have made a “link” to their dirty deeds. But don’t worry, Fortinet is on it like a hawk with their antivirus update and a stern reminder to change your passwords. Talk about a symbolic gesture!
Key Points:
– Over 16,000 Fortinet devices have been compromised with a new symlink backdoor.
– The backdoor allows read-only access to sensitive files on patched devices.
– The attack is linked to zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in 2023.
– Fortinet has released an update to detect and remove the backdoor.
– Affected users are advised to reset credentials and follow security guidelines.