Passwords for half of Internet-connected Fortinet firewalls exposed
One of the largest leaks of corporate security credentials in recent years has exposed the administrative passwords of about 75,000 Fortinet devices , one of the most widely used firewall brands by companies and public organizations worldwide.
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One of the largest leaks of corporate security credentials in recent years has exposed the administrative passwords of about 75,000 Fortinet devices , one of the most widely used firewall brands by companies and public organizations worldwide.
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