Cybercriminals allegedly hacked tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies all over the world

Cybercriminals, allegedly a Russian-speaking group, have been compromising tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls used by major companies worldwide. The hackers are exploiting previously known passwords to gain access to the firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). Major companies using Fortinet firewalls have been targeted, putting their security at risk. The attacks highlight the importance of regularly updating and securing passwords to prevent such breaches.

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