Threat Actors Exploit Critical FortiClient EMS Flaw to Deploy Credential Stealer: What Security Teams Need to Know

Threat Actors Exploit Critical FortiClient EMS Flaw to Deploy Credential Stealer

Threat actors are continuing to exploit a critical, now-patched security flaw impacting FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS) deployments to deliver credential-stealing malware.

"The campaign abused trusted endpoint management infrastructure to deliver malware across managed endpoints," Arctic Wolf said. "Threat actors disguised the credential stealer payload as a Fortinet endpoint

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Why this matters: This highlights ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.

Key takeaways:

• Stay informed about emerging threats
• Review and update security controls
• Share knowledge with your team

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Source: The Hacker News

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