Fortileak Fiasco: Hacker Claims 440 GB Data Grab from Fortinet, CEO Allegedly Refuses Ransom

A hacker, alias “Fortibitch,” claims to have stolen 440 GB from cybersecurity firm Fortinet in a breach dubbed “Fortileak.” The hacker stated Fortinet’s Azure SharePoint was exploited, and the data is now accessible online. Fortinet confirmed unauthorized access but assured minimal impact on customers and…

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When your cybersecurity firm gets hacked, it’s like a locksmith losing their keys. Fortinet, you had one job!

Key Points:

  • Hacker “Fortibitch” claims to have stolen 440 GB of data from Fortinet.
  • The breach, dubbed “Fortileak,” allegedly exploited an Azure SharePoint vulnerability.
  • Ransom negotiations with Fortinet’s CEO reportedly fell apart.
  • Fortinet confirmed limited unauthorized access but downplayed the impact.
  • Previous vulnerabilities in Fortinet’s systems have been exploited in the past.

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