Hackers with Chinese state support gained access to a Dutch military computer network by targeting Fortinet FortiGate security devices.
“Unclassified research and development (R&D) was conducted on this [computer network),” according to a statement released by the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD). “Because this system was self-contained, it did not lead to any damage to the defense network.” There were under 50 users on the network.
A known critical security weakness in FortiOS SSL-VPN (CVE-2022-42475, CVSS score: 9.3), which enables an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via carefully crafted requests read more Chinese Hackers Exploited FortiGate Flaw to Breach Dutch Military Network.
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