Cyber Security Headlines Court filing system hack explained, PA AG weighs in on attack, Fortinet attacks raise concerns
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Aug 14, 2025 A significant cyberattack has exposed vulnerabilities in the federal court filing system, impacting the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. Meanwhile, there's a surge in brute-force attacks targeting Fortinet VPNs, raising concerns over high-risk exploits. The discussion also touches on the UK’s use of facial recognition technology and the implications for privacy. Additionally, the rising threats from deepfake AI trading scams are highlighted, along with a push to phase out outdated security tools like PowerShell 2.0 for improved cybersecurity.
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Long-Standing Court System Flaws Exploited
- The federal CM/ECF filing system had known security flaws since 2020 that remained inconsistently fixed across districts.
- Attackers exploited those long-standing weaknesses to steal sealed case data, source code, and sensitive records from at least 12 courts.
Confirm Vulnerability Links Quickly
- Investigate incidents promptly and confirm whether known product vulnerabilities were exploited before assuming unknown vectors.
- Coordinate with external experts like Kevin Beaumont and treat exposed assets as potentially compromised until proven otherwise.
Act On Fortinet Brute-Force Spikes
- Treat large brute-force spikes against Fortinet SSL VPNs as potential zero-day precursors and harden access immediately.
- Block the listed attacking IPs and tighten Fortinet device access controls without delay.