Russian Hacker Used GenAI to Breach 600+ Firewalls in 5 Weeks
Amazon reveals how a Russian-speaking attacker leveraged generative AI to compromise FortiGate firewalls across 55 countries.
A Russian-speaking hacker weaponized generative AI to punch through more than 600 FortiGate firewalls spanning 55 countries — all in just five weeks. Amazon dropped the details on the campaign, painting a stark picture of how AI tools are supercharging cyberattacks.
The campaign targeted Fortinet's FortiGate devices, which are widely deployed as frontline network defenses for enterprises worldwide. The sheer scale and speed of the operation underscores how generative AI is lowering the barrier for sophisticated attacks.
Amazon's disclosure includes technical details about the campaign's methodology, though the full scope of damage across affected organizations remains under assessment.
This is exactly the nightmare scenario security researchers have been warning about: AI-assisted hacking campaigns that move faster than defenders can respond. Over 600 breaches across 55 nations in barely a month speaks for itself.