people · May 22, 2026
Iranian State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Fortinet Vulnerabilities in US Critical Infrastructure
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A Congressional Research Service report updated May 22, 2026 details Iranian government-sponsored actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet products. In one referenced campaign Iranian actors gained access to critical infrastructure organizations then conducted data theft ransomware encryption and extortion. The report covers campaigns from 2012 to 2025 attributing operations to IRGC-affiliated groups targeting ICS and OT environments.
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