FortiBleed Attackers Lock Victims Out of Fortinet Devices

The FortiBleed campaign continues to target FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN appliances. SOCRadar confirmed about 86,644 compromised devices across 194 countries. The FBI and US Secret Service warn attackers are changing passwords and deleting accounts to lock organizations out.

• SOCRadar confirmed 86,644 compromised Fortinet devices in 194 countries
• Attacks began in June and hit over 86,000 devices in 190 countries within a week
• Hackers change passwords and delete accounts to lock victims out
• FBI and USSS urge password resets and phishing-resistant MFA