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9.5 — CRITICAL
FortiBleed credential-theft campaign linked to Lynx ransomware
The massive FortiBleed credential theft campaign has been linked to the INC and Lynx ransomware operations, suggesting the stolen Fortinet credentials were intended to fuel future network intrusions. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
The FortiBleed credential theft campaign has been linked to the INC and Lynx ransomware operations, suggesting stolen credentials were intended to fuel future network intrusions.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Fortinet devices
Attack Vectors
custom packet-sniffing tool called FortiGate Sniffer on compromised FortiGate firewallsexploitation of a previously undisclosed Nextcloud zero-day vulnerability
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
Who Is at Risk
organizations with Fortinet devices
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement multi-factor authentication for Fortinet devices
2Regularly update and patch Nextcloud instances
3Monitor network traffic for suspicious packet-sniffing activity
📦Affected Products
FortiGate firewallsNextcloud instances
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