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86,644 Firewalls Compromised Globally by Stolen Login Data
Authorities have alerted organizations to the FortiBleed cyberattack, which has successfully infiltrated over 86,644 internet-facing Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN devices in 194 nations. This operation exploits leaked user credentials and outdated password hashing methods to acquire authentication details, subsequently locking out companies and providing access to ransomware groups. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service advise limiting external access, implementing strong multi-factor authentication resistant to phishing, and updating how passwords are stored.
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