AI-Augmented Infiltration of Network Firewalls (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Low-skilled actors use GenAI to bridge technical gaps in exploitation.
• Targeting of Fortinet FortiGate network appliances via automated workflows.
• AI-assisted scripting reduces the time and expertise required for successful breaches.

"A low-skilled Russian-speaking threat actor has successfully utilized Generative AI (GenAI) to compromise Fortinet FortiGate instances. By leveraging AI to automate reconnaissance and exploit delivery, the attacker bypassed traditional technical barriers, illustrating a significant shift in how AI democratizes cyber-offensive capabilities against critical infrastructure."