Credential Attacks Target Fortinet, Sophos, MSSQL Devices in Large-Scale Campaign
A large-scale password spraying and credential theft campaign, dubbed "FortiBleed," is targeting Fortinet devices, with attempts also seen against MSSQL services and Sophos devices, warns Unit 42. This coordinated attack has sparked concerns over widespread credential attacks.
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