Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware

Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware

Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Fortinet firewall bugs are being targeted by LockBit ransomware hackers - WorldNL Magazine

Security pros spot a new LockBit variant in the wildA potential affiliate abused two Fortinet flaws to deploy the encryptorThere are multiple overlaps with LockBit 3.0LockBit affiliates are using vulnerable Fortinet endpoints to target businesses with an updated ransomware strain, experts have warned.Cybersecurity researchers at Forescout found the threat actor is using two vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewalls, tracked as CVE-2024-55591, and CV…

In January 2025, Arctic Wolf's Threat Research team observed suspicious activities on Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices exploited by the new SuperBlack Ransomware. This vulnerability could endanger companies that have not yet applied the patch and highlights the growing threat posed by targeted cyber attacks. On January 14, Fortinet released confirmation of a zero-day vulnerability affecting FortiOS and FortiProxy products called CVE-2024-5559…

A team of cybersecurity researchers has identified a group of hackers, linked to a famous ransomware gang, exploiting two critical vulnerabilities of Fortinet firewalls. Their goal? Infiltrate business networks and deploy a ransomware called "Superblack". According to a report published last week by ForeScout Research, the group called "Mora_001" targets faults (CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2024-24472) present in the Fortinet firewalls, these devices …

US extradites alleged LockBit developer

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced gaining the custody of Russian-Israeli Rostislav Panev. Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Looking to level up your skills? Get 10% off using coupon code: MWNEWS10 for any flavor. Enroll Now and Save 10%: Coupon Code MWNEWS10 Note: Affiliate link – your enrollment helps support this platform at no extra cost to you. Article Link: US extradites alleged LockBit developer

Alleged LockBit developer extradited to the US

A Russian-Israeli man has been extradited to the US amid accusations of being a key LockBit ransomware developer.