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As cyber threats continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for innovative solutions and reliable threat intelligence. Using millions of global network sensors, FortiGuard Labs monitors the worldwide attack surface and employs artificial intelligence (AI) to mine that data for new threats, ensuring you are prepared for what’s coming.


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When a cybersecurity attack with large ramifications affects numerous organizations, FortiGuard Outbreak Alerts are here to help you understand what happened, learn the technical details of the attack, and how you can protect yourself now and in the future.

 

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              Threat Intelligence Podcast

Threat Intelligence Podcast

Latest Ransomware Trends and Strategies (Episode 59)

Join us for another episode of the FortiGuard Labs Threat Intelligence Podcast as Jonas Walker and Aamir Lakhani join forces to discuss the recent MOVEit vulnerability and how the Cl0p ransomware groups have orchestrated an extensive campaign around it, making over $100M in revenue.

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Dissecting a Malicious Havoc Sample | FortiGuard Labs
Dissecting a Malicious Havoc Sample | FortiGuard Labs »

Explore a detailed technical analysis of a Havoc Remote Access Trojan (RAT) variant used in a targeted cyberattack against Middle East critical national infrastructure. Learn how Fortinet detects and protects against Havoc-based threats.

Threat Group Targets Companies in Taiwan | FortiGuard Labs
Threat Group Targets Companies in Taiwan | FortiGuard Labs »

FortiGuard Labs has uncovered an ongoing cyberattack, targeting companies in Taiwan using phishing emails disguised as tax-related communications. Read more.

How a Malicious Excel File (CVE-2017-0199) Delivers the FormBook Payload | FortiGuard Labs
How a Malicious Excel File (CVE-2017-0199) Delivers the FormBook Payload | FortiGuard Labs »

Read how a malicious Excel file exploits CVE-2017-0199 to deliver FormBook malware via phishing.

Deep Dive into a Dumped Malware without a PE Header | FortiGuard Labs
Deep Dive into a Dumped Malware without a PE Header | FortiGuard Labs »

Explore manual deployment of a PE header-corrupted malware in a controlled environment, its C2 communication, and actions performed on a compromised device. Read more.

Infostealer Malware FormBook Spread via Phishing Campaign – Part II | FortiGuard Labs
Infostealer Malware FormBook Spread via Phishing Campaign – Part II | FortiGuard Labs »

Learn how the FormBook payload operates on a compromised machine, including the complicated anti-analysis techniques employed by this variant.

Ransomware Roundup – VanHelsing | FortiGuard Labs
Ransomware Roundup – VanHelsing | FortiGuard Labs »

The VanHelsing ransomware was first identified in March 2025 and uses TOR sites for ransom negotiations and data leaks. Learn more.

Horabot Unleashed: A Stealthy Phishing Threat | FortiGuard Labs
Horabot Unleashed: A Stealthy Phishing Threat | FortiGuard Labs »

FortiGuard Labs observed a phishing campaign "Horabot" resurfacing with a sophisticated multi-stage attack, blending phishing, credential theft, and propagation. Learn more.

Multilayered Email Attack: How a PDF Invoice and Geo-Fencing Led to RAT Malware | FortiGuard Labs
Multilayered Email Attack: How a PDF Invoice and Geo-Fencing Led to RAT Malware | FortiGuard Labs »

FortiGuard Labs highlights a malware campaign's increasing sophistication of attack methodologies, leveraging the legitimate functionalities of remote administration tools for malicious purposes. Learn more.

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FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts Annual Report 2024
FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts Annual Report 2024 »

In 2024, the FortiGuard Labs team processed and blocked 3.1 trillion attack attempts and 2.5 billion malware deliveries to protect its customers from cyber threats. Through the outbreak alert system, FortiGuard Labs escalated the significant threats to raise awareness and keep customers informed.

Cyber Threat Predictions for 2025
Cyber Threat Predictions for 2025 »

In our 2025 threat predictions report, our FortiGuard Labs team looks at tried-and-true attacks cybercriminals continue to rely on and how these have evolved, shares fresh threat trends to watch for this year and beyond, and offers advice on how organizations worldwide can enhance their resilience in the face of a changing threat landscape.

Global Threat Landscape Report, 2H 2023
Global Threat Landscape Report, 2H 2023 »

FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report offers a snapshot of the active threat landscape and highlights the latest industry trends.

FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts Annual Report 2023
FortiGuard Labs Outbreak Alerts Annual Report 2023 »

Gain an in-depth understanding of various threat categories, including vulnerabilities, targeted attacks, ransomware campaigns, and OT- and IoT-related threats.

Cyber Threat Predictions for 2024
Cyber Threat Predictions for 2024 »

FortiGuard Labs’ threat predictions report examines a new era of advanced persistent cybercrime, discusses how AI is changing the attack game, and shares fresh trends to watch for in 2024.

FortiGuard Incident Response Report H1 – 2023
FortiGuard Incident Response Report H1 – 2023 »

The FortiGuard Incident Response team provides both proactive and reactive incident response services, which are platform-agnostic and available to all organizations across the globe. Incident response teams like ours get unique exposure to attacks and threat vectors compared to many teams working in the cybersecurity field as we are often involved in investigating incidents where the victim’s defenses have failed.

Global Threat Landscape Report, 1H 2023
Global Threat Landscape Report, 1H 2023 »

FortiGuard Labs 1H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report provides valuable intelligence and early warning for potential threat activity.

Cyber Threat Predictions for 2023
Cyber Threat Predictions for 2023 »

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FortiGuard Labs believes that sharing intelligence and working with other threat intelligence organizations improves protections for customers and enhances the effectiveness of the entire cybersecurity industry. Our leadership helps take the fight to our adversaries and produces a more successful disruption model by leveraging these relationships.

Cyber Threat Alliance: Solving Actionable Intelligence Through A Diverse Ecosystem

Cyber Threat Alliance: Solving Actionable Intelligence Through A Diverse Ecosystem

For decades we have been faced with the classic ‘last mile’ challenge when it comes to information sharing and threat intelligence.

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Fortinet Elevates Its Commitment to MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense

Fortinet Elevates Its Commitment to MITRE Engenuity Center for Threat-Informed Defense

Fortinet is now an official Research Partner with MITRE Engenuity’s Center for Threat-Informed Defense (Center).

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