Fortinet FortiGate Credential Leak Hits 73,932 Firewalls: Half the Internet-Facing Fleet
A new credential dataset, dubbed "FortiBleed," has exposed login credentials for 73,932 FortiGate firewalls, representing about half of all internet-facing Fortinet devices globally. The leak includes verified usernames and passwords, many of which are still active, affecting major corporations and government agencies. This incident stems from a mix of historical leaks, infostealer malware, and cracking Fortinet's older SHA-256 password hashes, highlighting critical password hygiene and firmware update oversights.
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