Tag: fortinet
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Fortinet CISO Details ‘Phish-Free’ Phishing Scheme Using PayPal
A bad actor is using a Microsoft 365 test domain and a self-created distribution list to bypass traditional email protections and entice victims to hand over their PayPal account information in what Fortinet’s CISO is calling a “phish-free” phishing campaign. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/fortinet-ciso-details-phish-free-phishing-scheme-using-paypal/
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SOAR buyer’s guide: 11 security orchestration, automation, and response products, and how to choose
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, business, chatgpt, cisco, cloud, compliance, container, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, fortinet, gartner, google, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, LLM, malware, mandiant, marketplace, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, okta, risk, saas, security-incident, service, siem, soar, soc, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-daySecurity orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. Features in each of the words in its description that were once exclusive to SOAR have bled into other tools. For example, responses can be found now in endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Orchestration is now a joint…
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New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails
Fortinet uncovers a new PayPal phishing scam exploiting legitimate platform features. Learn how this sophisticated attack works and how to protect yourself from falling victim. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/paypal-phishing-scam-exploits-ms365-genuine-emails/
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More telecom firms were breached by Chinese hackers than previously reported
Tags: access, at&t, attack, breach, china, cisco, communications, cyber, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, defense, disinformation, espionage, exploit, finance, fortinet, framework, government, group, hacker, Hardware, infrastructure, intelligence, international, microsoft, mobile, network, phone, regulation, risk, risk-management, router, spy, technology, threat, vulnerabilityChinese hackers linked to the Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation have breached even more US telecommunications firms than initially reported.New victims, Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream, add to a growing list that already includes AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Lumen Technologies.Earlier, the US authorities informed that nine telecom firms have been affected by the Chinese espionage…
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Disrupting cybercrime: InFocus with Fortinet’s Derek Manky
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/disrupting-cybercrime-infocus-with-fortinets-derek-manky
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Infosec products of the month: December 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Appdome, Cato Networks, Datadog, Fortinet, GitGuardian, Horizon3.ai, Netwrix, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/27/infosec-products-of-the-month-december-2024/
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Beware of New Malicious PyPI packages That Steals Login Details
Two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, were recently detected by Fortinet’s AI-driven OSS malware detection system. These packages, spotted on November 16 and November 24, 2024, respectively, represent significant threats to users by leveraging advanced malware techniques. These findings underscore the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such sophisticated threats. Malicious…
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Intrusions exploiting critical Fortinet EMS bug ongoing
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/intrusions-exploiting-critical-fortinet-ems-bug-ongoing
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Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data
Fortinet discovers two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, designed to steal data, capture keystrokes, and gain system control. Learn about their malicious behavior and how to protect yourself First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/python-malware-zebo-cometlogger-stealing-user-data/
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Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing Keystrokes and Hijacking Social Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two malicious packages that were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository and came fitted with capabilities to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised hosts, according to new findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs.The packages, named zebo and cometlogger, attracted 118 and 164 downloads each, prior to them being taken down. First…
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Critical Fortinet FortiWLM flaw addressed
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/critical-fortinet-fortiwlm-flaw-addressed
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Fortinet Wireless Manager: Informationen zu kritischer Lücke zurückgehalten
Tags: fortinetAngreifer konnten Fortinet Wireless Manager attackieren und Admins-Sessions kapern. Das Netzwerkmanagementool war über mehrere Monate verwundbar. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Fortinet-Wireless-Manager-Informationen-zu-kritischer-Luecke-zurueckgehalten-10217204.html
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Fortinet Addresses Unpatched Critical RCE Vector
Fortinet has patched CVE-2023-34990 in its Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM), which combined with CVE-2023-48782 could allow for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) and the ability to read all log files. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fortinet-addresses-unpatched-critical-rce-vector
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Fortinet warns of FortiWLM bug giving hackers admin privileges
Fortinet has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Fortinet Wireless Manager (FortiWLM) that allows remote attackers to take over devices by executing unauthorized code or commands through specially crafted web requests. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-fortiwlm-bug-giving-hackers-admin-privileges/
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Kaspersky Uncovers Active Exploitation of Fortinet Vulnerability CVE-2023-48788
In a recent investigation, Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) uncovered active exploitation of a patched vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS. This SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-48788, affects FortiClient... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/kaspersky-uncovers-active-exploitation-of-fortinet-vulnerability-cve-2023-48788/
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Fortinet warns about Critical flaw in Wireless LAN Manager FortiWLM
Fortinet warns of a patched FortiWLM vulnerability that could allow admin access and sensitive information disclosure. Fortinet warned of a now-patched Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS score of 9.6), that could lead to admin access and sensitive information disclosure. >>A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in FortiWLM may allow a remote, unauthenticated…
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SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip
The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, with six leading vendors, Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet and Netskope, capturing a combined 72% market share. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/sase-market-hits-2-4-billion-top-vendors-tighten-market-share-grip/
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Fortinet Patches Critical FortiWLM Vulnerability
Fortinet has released patches for a critical-severity path traversal vulnerability in FortiWLM that was reported last year. The post Fortinet Patches Critical FortiWLM Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fortinet-patches-critical-fortiwlm-vulnerability/
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Fortinet Warns of Critical FortiWLM Flaw That Could Lead to Admin Access Exploits
Fortinet has issued an advisory for a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) that could lead to disclosure of sensitive information.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990, carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0.”A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in FortiWLM may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read sensitive…
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Don’t overlook these key SSE components
Tags: access, business, cctv, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, fortinet, monitoring, network, risk, saas, service, technology, threatSecurity service edge (SSE) has emerged as a hot topic in the networking and security markets because it provides cloud-delivered security to protect access to websites and applications. This is key for the work-from-anywhere approach enterprises adopted during the pandemic and maintained as hybrid work became the norm. SSE is also a prevalent subject because…
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Catching the ghost in the machine: Adapting threat detection to cloud speed
The rapid adoption of cloud technology has transformed how businesses operate, offering scalability, agility, and opportunities for innovation. However, this transformation has also introduced a profound challenge: the “ghost in the machine””, elusive and dynamic threats that exploit the complexity and scale of cloud environments to remain hidden, evading traditional detection methods and posing significant…
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Fortinet Acquires Perception Point Reportedly for $100 Million
Fortinet has acquired Israeli collaboration and email security company Perception Point to expand its offering. The post Fortinet Acquires Perception Point Reportedly for $100 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fortinet-acquires-perception-point-reportedly-for-100-million/
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Sicherheit für Multiclouds – Fortinet kündigt Cloud-native Security-Plattform an
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/fortinet-lacework-forticnapp-ki-basierte-security-plattform-a-6674576ca2b7b5e9cd61cdd678e2a45d/