Hackers Dance Through Fortinet Flaws: Patch Your FortiGate Devices Now!

Hackers exploit Fortinet flaws to plant stealth backdoors on FortiGate devices, ensuring persistence post-patch. Fortinet urges immediate updates to secure versions to stay ahead in this cybersecurity cat-and-mouse game.

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It’s a classic game of “Whack-a-Mole” with cybercriminals, where just when you think you’ve whacked one vulnerability, another pesky problem pops up because these hackers have their own version of ‘home sweet home’ right in your system. If only they’d stick to planting trees instead of backdoors!

Key Points:

  • Cyber attackers are exploiting Fortinet vulnerabilities to install backdoors on FortiGate devices.
  • Exploited vulnerabilities include FG-IR-22-398, FG-IR-23-097, and FG-IR-24-015.
  • Attackers gain read-only access even after systems are patched.
  • Fortinet has released updates and security measures to counteract these attacks.
  • Users are urged to update to secure versions immediately to protect their devices.

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