In the wake of a major cyberattack, businesses in every corner of the world are realizing the importance of patching their systems and keeping them up to date. This is even more true for customers of two major security providers: Fortinet and ManageEngine.
In a shocking turn of events, both Fortinet and ManageEngine were struck by a major cyberattack due to lapses in the deployment of patches. According to reports, the the two companies were targeted by a brute force attack that exploited a vulnerability in their applications. The breach was discovered after users had failed to patch the affected applications on their systems, which allowed the perpetrator to gain access to sensitive data on their networks.
This is a major setback for both Fortinet and ManageEngine, as well as for their customers. It is estimated that the breach has impacted over 50,000 customers in more than 30 countries. Not only have the companies been forced to deal with the repercussions of the attack, but their customers are also paying the price. Those who did not install the updates to their applications have now been left vulnerable to further cyberattacks, either through the same vulnerability or through other similarly unpatched applications.
What’s more, the cyberattack and the subsequent damage could have been easily avoided had users installed the patches as soon as they were released. This incident serves a painful reminder of the importance of keeping systems up to date with the latest security patches.
In light of this cyberattack, Fortinet and ManageEngine must work to ensure that their applications are secure and free of vulnerabilities. They must also stress the importance of regularly updating their applications, and work to educate their customers to always stay ahead of the curve when it comes to patching their systems.
Ultimately, this incident has been a world of hurt for Fortinet and ManageEngine. Their customers have paid the price for failing to install the updates to their systems, and now it is up to the companies to help mitigate the damage and ensure that something like this does not happen again.
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