Cybercriminals Allegedly Compromise Tens of Thousands of Fortinet Firewalls Globally

Cybercriminals are reported to have breached a large number of Fortinet firewalls. The alleged intrusion affects tens of thousands of devices. The firewalls are deployed by major corporations around the globe. Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm, manufactures the firewalls. The compromised units are designed to detect hacking attempts. If confirmed, the breach could expose sensitive network traffic. Companies using the devices may need to assess their security posture. Fortinet is expected to investigate and issue guidance for remediation.