A data leak called FortiBleed has revealed Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials affecting nearly 74,000 firewall endpoints across global organizations. The exposed credentials could allow unauthorized access to corporate network infrastructure for affected entities. This incident highlights ongoing risks in VPN and perimeter security management.

Why it matters in Western Canada: Many Western Canadian organizations in government, healthcare, energy, and post-secondary sectors rely on Fortinet firewalls for network security. Exposed VPN credentials could compromise critical infrastructure access for these institutions.

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