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Hackers Exploit FortiClient EMS Flaw to Push Infostealer Malware

Summary by BleepingComputer
Hackers are exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-35616) in FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) to deliver an undocumented credential stealer called EKZ.

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The failure in FortiClient EMS rekindled the alert among system administrators and security teams after confirming that cybercriminals are actively exploring the vulnerability CVE-2026-35616 to distribute specialized malware in the theft of credentials. The case draws attention to a worrying reason: the corporate infrastructure itself created to protect devices is being used as a platform to compromise users and entire networks. The discovery, r…

Hackers exploit FortiClient EMS vulnerability to push messages and steal malware.

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securityweek.com broke the news on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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