A new 0-day has been discovered by HackRead that affects Fortinet FortiOS. The backdoor, which has not yet been patched, enables malicious actors to gain access to the systems that are running Fortinet FortiOS. This is a serious security breach and requires Fortinet to limit the vulnerability as soon as possible.
The vulnerability affects all versions of Fortinet FortiOS 6.0 through 6.4.3, and is believed to have been in use since February of 2016. However, it may date back much further than that.
As with any zero-day, it is advisable that those using FortiOS systems upgrade to the latest version of the system, which is FortiOS 6.4.4. They should also take measures to protect their data in the event of a security breach. This includes installing additional security measures, such as antivirus software, firewalls, and two-factor authentication.
This vulnerability has the potential to be exploited by malicious actors to gain access to systems, launch ransomware attacks and even spread viruses. This could result in significant financial losses and allow cybercriminals to access confidential data.
With cyber crime on the rise, it is important that organisations take steps to ensure their data is secure. This starts with identifying and patching vulnerabilities and vulnerabilities, as well as implementing and maintaining robust cyber security measures. As this vulnerability is the latest 0-day to be discovered, organisations should pay special attention to keeping their data secure from those potential cyber criminals.
This Cyber News was published on www.hackread.com. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:29 +0000