Russian-Speaking Threat Actor Uses GenAI to Compromise FortiGate Firewalls

A Russian-speaking threat actor with low technical skill leveraged generative AI (GenAI) tools to execute a successful attack targeting FortiGate firewall instances. The article specifies the attacker as Russian-speaking but does not provide additional identifying details, technical indicators, or a timeline for the activity. No specific vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE IDs), affected FortiGate versions, or exact attack methods are mentioned. The impact described is limited to the compromise of FortiGate firewalls, though the scope and consequences of the breaches are not detailed. The use of GenAI in the attack workflow is highlighted as a key factor in enabling the threat actor's success.