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Gunra Ransomware Exploits Fortinet and Schneider Electric Flaws to Breach Networks
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Gunra ransomware exploits security flaws in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy appliances to breach critical infrastructure networks across multiple sectors globally, using a double extortion model with data encryption and exfiltration. The group leverages phishing, advanced encryption, and lateral movement tools, targeting mainly Australia, East Asia, and Europe, and operates via a dark web affiliate program.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
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Gunra ransomware’s exploitation of critical Fortinet vulnerabilities opens a new attack vector on your network security, forcing urgent patching and detection upgrades. If you provide cybersecurity solutions, urgent customer outreach on Fortinet patch readiness can win new traction.
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