FortiGate Credentials Stolen: How to Protect

First reported on bleepingcomputer on June 23, 2026.

Some users are experiencing an issue with their FortiGate credentials being stolen. This issue is likely due to a vulnerability in the firewall. Users can try updating their firewall, resetting their credentials, or seeking help from a professional to resolve the issue.

What it looks like

• FortiGate credentials stolen

How to fix it

1. Change your FortiGate credentials immediately.
2. Go to the FortiGate web interface.
3. Log in with your current credentials.
4. Navigate to the user settings section.
5. Update your credentials to a strong, unique password.

Affected products

• FortiGate

Sources

• FortiBleed campaign used custom FortiGate sniffer to steal credentials — rss:bleepingcomputer

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