Fortinet Fiasco: Outdated Data Leak Sparks Global Cybersecurity Concerns
In a cyber twist of fate, 15,474 Fortinet devices have had their VPN credentials spilled onto the Dark Web. Thanks to the notorious CVE-2022-40684 vulnerability, hackers went on a treasure hunt, gathering outdated yet potentially still-useful data. Remember, folks: changing your passwords is like flossing—unpleasant, but necessary to avoid nasty surprises.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems Fortinet has truly gone viral, but not in the way you’d want your favorite cat video to. With VPN credentials and configuration data for over 15,000 devices leaked on the Dark Web, it’s like a cybersecurity clearance sale, and everything must go! Let’s hope the Belsen Group’s next act involves more cat memes and fewer data dumps, shall we?
Key Points:
- Fortinet has a new severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-55591, affecting its FortiOS and FortiProxy systems.
- Over 15,000 Fortinet device credentials have been leaked on the Dark Web, attributed to an older vulnerability, CVE-2022-40684.
- The leaked data was organized by country, with notable absences and minimal representation from certain regions.
- Data includes device configurations and VPN credentials, posing risks even if they are somewhat outdated.
- Fortinet reassured that adherence to security best practices minimizes the risk of breach impact.
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