CISA Warns Fortinet Customers as FortiBleed Hits 86,644 FortiGate Devices
Summary
CISA has issued a warning to Fortinet customers about an ongoing campaign, codenamed FortiBleed, targeting thousands of FortiGate devices. The campaign, believed to be orchestrated by Russian-speaking threat actors, has already affected over 86,000 devices.
IFF Assessment
This is bad news for defenders as it highlights an active, widespread exploitation campaign targeting critical infrastructure devices, likely by sophisticated threat actors.
Defender Context
Defenders should be on high alert for any signs of compromise on FortiGate devices and ensure all relevant patches are applied promptly. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity originating from or targeting these devices is crucial, as this campaign indicates a significant risk to organizations relying on Fortinet appliances.