Fortinet Fiasco: VPN Passwords and Configs Leaked by Cyber Grinch
A new threat actor called Belsen Group has leaked config files and VPN passwords for over 15,000 Fortinet FortiGate devices. While the data is free, it’s not exactly a gift anyone would want. FortiNet has yet to comment on this cyber surprise, leaving everyone guessing: did they get hacked or just misplace the keys?
Hot Take:
Looks like the Belsen Group is adding a spicy new twist to our new year’s resolutions: “Thou shall not be hacked!” With over 15,000 Fortinet FortiGate devices spilling their secrets faster than a teenager with their first crush, the cybersecurity world might need more than just a fancy firewall to keep the Belsen fireworks at bay!
Key Points:
- A threat actor named Belsen Group leaked configuration files and VPN passwords for over 15,000 Fortinet FortiGate devices.
- The data leak includes IPs, passwords, and configuration files, all conveniently categorized by country.
- The leaked data primarily involves older FortiOS versions, with the most recent compiled before September 14, 2022.
- Devices from Mexico, the USA, and Germany are the most affected, with many belonging to major ISPs.
- Fortinet has yet to respond to the data breach publicly.
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