Massive cyber espionage campaign compromises 75,000 Fortinet devices across 15 countries
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Summary
A large-scale cyber espionage campaign has targeted Fortinet devices, compromising approximately 75,000 firewall and VPN systems across more than 15 countries. The operation, uncovered by cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, has affected Fortune 500 companies and government institutions, with the majority of impacted devices located in the United States, India, and Taiwan. Stolen credentials from high-value targets were reportedly exfiltrated in what researchers describe as a "staggering" security breach.
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The majority of impacted devices were located in the United States, India and Taiwan.
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