600+ FortiGate Devices Hacked by AI-Armed Amateur
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security
Source: Dark ReadingFebruary 23, 2026
Summary
A Russian-speaking hacker used generative AI (software that creates text and code) to break into over 600 FortiGate firewalls, which are security devices that protect networks. The attacker stole login credentials and backup files, likely to prepare for ransomware attacks (malware that locks up data until victims pay money).
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
Original source: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/600-fortigate-devices-hacked-ai-amateur
First tracked: February 23, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 85%