Fortinet Fiasco: Hacker Leaks 440GB of User Data, Company Refuses to Pay
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet confirmed a data breach from its Microsoft SharePoint server, with 440GB of user data posted on a hacking forum. The breach, attributed to “Fortib**ch,” affected users in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite the extortion attempt, Fortinet refused to pay and assured that operations remain unaffected.
Hot Take:
Fortinet’s SharePoint server got “forti-b**ched”! Looks like even the cybersecurity giants can’t keep their digital fortresses secure. Maybe they should have set up a better firewall, eh?
Key Points:
- Fortinet’s Microsoft SharePoint server was hacked, and 440GB of data was stolen.
- The hacker, “Fortib**ch,” posted the stolen data on a hacking forum.
- Fortinet refused to pay the extortion demand and is communicating with affected users.
- The breach affected users primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Fortinet’s operations and services remain unaffected by the breach.
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