Tag: fortinet
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Gentlemen Ransomware Exploits Fortinet Flaws, AI, and Custom C2 Tools
A newly analyzed leak tied to The Gentlemen ransomware group reveals how modern ransomware operations are evolving in structure and tooling while relying on the same proven intrusion techniques seen over the past four years. The leak also highlights operator continuity across major ransomware brands. A threat actor known as “Tinker” appears across Conti (2022),…
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Ivanti, Fortinet, SAP, VMware, n8n Patch RCE, SQL Injection, Privilege Escalation Flaws
Tags: authentication, control, cvss, exploit, flaw, fortinet, injection, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, sql, update, vmware, vulnerabilityIvanti, Fortinet, n8n, SAP, and VMware have released security fixes for various vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code.Topping the list is a critical flaw impacting Ivanti Xtraction (CVE-2026-8043, CVSS score: 9.6) that could be exploited to achieve information disclosure or client-side attacks.”External control of a file…
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Ivanti, Fortinet, SAP, VMware, n8n Patch RCE, SQL Injection, Privilege Escalation Flaws
Tags: authentication, control, cvss, exploit, flaw, fortinet, injection, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, sql, update, vmware, vulnerabilityIvanti, Fortinet, n8n, SAP, and VMware have released security fixes for various vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code.Topping the list is a critical flaw impacting Ivanti Xtraction (CVE-2026-8043, CVSS score: 9.6) that could be exploited to achieve information disclosure or client-side attacks.”External control of a file…
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Gentlemen RaaS Exploits Fortinet and Cisco Edge Devices for Initial Access
The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is turning exposed Fortinet and Cisco edge devices into a fast lane into enterprise networks and doing it at scale. What began as a rising RaaS brand in mid”‘2025 has, by early 2026, evolved into one of the most active programs on the underground, with hundreds of victims and a…
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Fortinet warns of critical RCE flaws in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator
Fortinet has released security patches for two critical vulnerabilities in FortiSandbox and FortiAuthenticator that could enable attackers to run commands or arbitrary code. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-rce-flaws-in-fortisandbox-and-fortiauthenticator/
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OpenAI introduces Daybreak cyber platform, takes on Anthropic Mythos
Tags: access, ai, cisco, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, fortinet, framework, government, malware, network, openai, oracle, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, software, strategy, technology, update, vulnerabilityOpenAI’s cybersecurity model stack: OpenAI is pursuing a scalable cyber defense platform strategy with Daybreak and is rolling out the initiative through three different model tiers: GPT-5.5 (default), GPT-5.5 with Trusted Access for Cyber, and GPT-5.5-Cyber.The standard GPT-5.5 model is positioned for general-purpose enterprise use cases, including developer assistance and knowledge work. GPT-5.5 with Trusted…
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Survey Sees Rising Demand for Senior Cybersecurity Pros in Age of AI
A global survey of 2,750 cybersecurity and IT professionals published this week finds that for the third consecutive year a lack of cybersecurity skills is cited as the top cause of security breaches (56%), with 51% reporting they specifically need individuals with senior-level skills. Conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Fortinet, the survey, however,..…
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Survey Sees Rising Demand for Senior Cybersecurity Pros in Age of AI
A global survey of 2,750 cybersecurity and IT professionals published this week finds that for the third consecutive year a lack of cybersecurity skills is cited as the top cause of security breaches (56%), with 51% reporting they specifically need individuals with senior-level skills. Conducted by Sapio Research on behalf of Fortinet, the survey, however,..…
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Iran Alleges US Networking Gear Was Deliberately Disabled
Reports from Iranian state media claim that U.S.-manufactured networking gear ceased functioning at critical moments during military strikes. The allegations, which cannot be independently verified, claim there were simultaneous failures across routers and switches produced by Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, and MikroTik during attacks on Iranian infrastructure. According to accounts published by the Iranian Fars..…
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Iran Alleges US Networking Gear Was Deliberately Disabled
Reports from Iranian state media claim that U.S.-manufactured networking gear ceased functioning at critical moments during military strikes. The allegations, which cannot be independently verified, claim there were simultaneous failures across routers and switches produced by Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, and MikroTik during attacks on Iranian infrastructure. According to accounts published by the Iranian Fars..…
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Iran Alleges US Networking Gear Was Deliberately Disabled
Reports from Iranian state media claim that U.S.-manufactured networking gear ceased functioning at critical moments during military strikes. The allegations, which cannot be independently verified, claim there were simultaneous failures across routers and switches produced by Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, and MikroTik during attacks on Iranian infrastructure. According to accounts published by the Iranian Fars..…
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Nexcorium Mirai variant exploits TBK DVR flaw to launch DDoS attacks
A Mirai variant called Nexcorium exploits a flaw in TBK DVRs to infect devices and use them in DDoS attacks, along with outdated TP-Link routers. Fortinet researchers found that threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in TBK DVRs and end-of-life TP-Link routers to spread a Mirai variant called Nexcorium. >>IoT devices are increasingly prime targets for…
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Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end”‘of”‘life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.The attack targeting TBK DVR devices has been found to exploit CVE-2024-3721 (CVSS score: 6.3), a medium-severity command injection vulnerability affecting…
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New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mirai-variant-nexcorium-dvr-devices-ddos-attacks/
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New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mirai-variant-nexcorium-dvr-devices-ddos-attacks/
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PoC Released for FortiSandbox Flaw Enabling Arbitrary Command Execution
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been publicly released for a critical security flaw in Fortinet’s FortiSandbox. Tracked as CVE-2026-39808, this severe vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the highest level of privileges. Security researcher Samuel de Lucas recently published the exploit details on GitHub, highlighting the…
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Patch these critical Fortinet sandbox bugs that let attackers bypass login, run commands over HTTP
No reports of active exploitation (yet) First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/15/critical_fortinet_sandbox_bugs/
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Breach Roundup: Mr. Raccoon Wants Your Password
Tags: breach, china, data, data-breach, flaw, fortinet, healthcare, leak, password, phishing, ransomware, scamAlso, Eurail Breach, ChipSoft Hospital Disruptions, W3LL Phishing Takedown. This week, a Raccoon-linked actor hit help desks, Eurail exposed 308K users, Fortinet patched critical flaws, Pushpaganda scams, major data leaks hit healthcare and China, ransomware and phishing ops surged, and multiple breaches impacted firms and hospitals. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/breach-roundup-mr-raccoon-wants-your-password-a-31450
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Brute-force cyberattacks originating in Middle East surge in Q1
Hackers have primarily targeted SonicWall and Fortinet devices, according to researchers.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/brute-force-cyberattacks-originating-in-middle-east-surge-in-q1/817440/
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U.S. CISA adds Adobe, Fortinet, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: adobe, apple, cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, vulnerability, windowsU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Adobe, Fortinet, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Apple, Laravel Livewire and Craft CMS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: Last week,…
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CISA Warns Fortinet SQL Injection Flaw Is Being Actively Exploited
Tags: cisa, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, injection, kev, sql, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical security flaw in Fortinet software. On April 13, 2026, CISA added CVE-2026-21643 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action confirms that threat actors are actively exploiting this weakness in real-world cyberattacks. CISA maintains this authoritative database to help…
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CISA Adds 6 Known Exploited Flaws in Fortinet, Microsoft, and Adobe Software
Tags: adobe, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, injection, microsoft, software, sql, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added half a dozen security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score: 9.1) – An SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Fortinet releases emergency hotfix for FortiClient EMS zero-day flaw
Mitigation and response: In addition to the hotfix, organizations should review their available logs for any suspicious API requests and activity. Unfortunately, there are no published indicators of compromise for this malicious activity yet, so watchTowr recommends auditing all recent changes made to endpoint security policies, VPN configuration profiles, application firewall rules, administrator accounts and…
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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Fortinet FortiClient EMS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in Fortinet FortiClient EMS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a flaw in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, tracked as CVE-2026-35616 (CVSS score of 9.1), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Fortinet released out-of-band patches for a…
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Fortinet Releases Emergency Patch After FortiClient EMS Bug Is Exploited
Fortinet has updated its FortiClient EMS product after zero-day attacks surfaced First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fortinet-emergency-patch-ems-bug/
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FortiClientEMS Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation, Expose Systems to RCE
A newly disclosed set of vulnerabilities affecting Fortinet’s endpoint management platform has raised serious concerns among cybersecurity professionals, particularly as both flaws are already being actively exploited. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/forticlientems-flaws-under-active-exploitation/
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CISA Alerts Defenders to Actively Exploited Fortinet Zero-Day Vulnerability
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, kev, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet products. The agency officially added the flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on April 6, 2026, indicating that threat actors are actively exploiting it in the wild. The CISA KEV catalog serves as a…
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Fortinet customers confront actively exploited zero-day, with a full patch still pending
Two critical defects in FortiClient EMS have been exploited in the past couple weeks. Experts push for users to apply an immediate hotfix. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fortinet-forticlient-ems-zero-day-cve-2026-35616-hotfix-known-exploited/
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Fortinet Issues Emergency Patch for FortiClient Zero-Day
The authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-35616, is the latest in a series of Fortinet vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fortinet-emergency-patch-forticlient-zero-day