Koushik Pal

Discover how the Belsen Group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in 2022 to leak over 15,000 Fortigate firewall configurations, exposing sensitive credentials, firewall rules, and management certificates. This high-impact cyber incident, detailed in our analysis, highlights the risks of authentication bypass vulnerabilities and offers crucial mitigation strategies, including credential updates, firewall audits, and certificate rotation. Stay informed and secure your network against evolving threats with actionable insights from this comprehensive report.

CloudSEK uncovered a surge in Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting Israel and its allies. Groups like APT42, APT34, MuddyWater, and hacktivist Handala are conducting espionage, data theft, and DDoS attacks. These actors use phishing, credential theft, and stealthy tools to infiltrate sensitive sectors. CloudSEK advises organizations to patch vulnerabilities, monitor DNS traffic, and enforce zero-trust security policies.