Fortinet Fiasco: Cybersecurity Giant Hacked, 440GB of Data Stolen by “Fortibitch”

Fortinet, a top cybersecurity firm, confirmed a data breach after a threat actor, “Fortibitch,” claimed to have stolen 440GB from its Sharepoint server. The hacker attempted to extort Fortinet, but the company refused to pay. Fortinet acknowledged limited customer data was compromised.

Hot Take:

Fortinet, a titan in the realm of cybersecurity, just got a taste of its own medicine. With 440GB of its data swiped from an Azure SharePoint server, it’s like the locksmith getting locked out of his own house. Fortinet’s response? A firm “nope” to the ransom. Now, let’s see how this plays out in the wild world of cyber capers!

Key Points:

  • Fortinet hit by a data breach, with 440GB of data allegedly stolen from their Microsoft SharePoint server.
  • The threat actor, humorously named “Fortibitch,” leaked credentials to the stolen data online.
  • Fortinet confirmed the breach but downplayed the impact, stating it affected a “limited number” of customers.
  • Fortinet refused to pay a ransom to prevent the data’s publication.
  • Previous breaches related to Fortinet include a 2023 incident involving Panopta’s GitHub repositories.

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