Hackers Break Into Many Fortinet Security Systems

許多 Fortinet 安全系統遭到駭客入侵


Introduction

Many companies and governments have a problem. Hackers entered thousands of Fortinet security devices around the world.

許多公司與政府正面臨問題。駭客入侵了全球數千台 Fortinet 安全設備。

Main Body

The hackers used a fast computer program. This program tried many common passwords until it found the right ones. It did not use a secret bug in the software.

駭客使用了一個高速電腦程式。該程式不斷嘗試許多常見密碼,直到找到正確的為止。它並非利用軟體中的秘密漏洞。

Many big companies have this problem. These companies include Samsung and Oracle. Many devices in India, the USA, Taiwan, and Mexico are not safe. Some hackers stole secret military papers from Turkey.

許多大公司都面臨這個問題。這些公司包括三星 (Samsung) 與 Oracle。印度、美國、台灣與墨西哥的許多設備並不安全。部分駭客甚至從土耳其竊取了軍事機密文件。

After the hackers got inside, they moved to other parts of the network. They stole more passwords from main servers. However, the hackers made some mistakes. Experts found their tracks.

駭客進入系統後,便移動至網路的其他部分。他們從主伺服器竊取了更多密碼。然而,駭客犯了一些錯誤,讓專家發現了他們的蹤跡。

Conclusion

The situation is still bad. Many broken devices are still online today.

情況依然糟糕。許多被入侵的設備至今仍處於連網狀態。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Action' Past

Look at these words from the text:

  • entered
  • used
  • tried
  • found
  • stole

In English, when we talk about things that already happened, we change the end of the word.

The Simple Pattern: Most words just need an -ed at the end. useused trytried

The 'Rebel' Words: Some words change completely. You must memorize these. findfound stealstole


Quick Map for A2 Beginners:

NowThen (Past)Type
EnterEnteredRegular (-ed)
UseUsedRegular (-ed)
StealStoleSpecial Change
FindFoundSpecial Change

Tip: If you see -ed, it usually means the story is in the past!

Vocabulary Learning

device (n.)
A small machine or tool that does a specific job
Example:A smartphone is a very useful device.
common (adj.)
Happening often or found in many places
Example:Smith is a very common name in English.
software (n.)
The programs and operating information used by a computer
Example:I need to install new software on my laptop.
military (adj.)
Relating to the army or armed forces
Example:The soldiers wear military uniforms.
network (n.)
A group of connected computers
Example:The office network is very slow today.
server (n.)
A powerful computer that provides data to other computers
Example:The company server stores all the important files.
track (n.)
A mark or sign that shows where someone has been
Example:The dog followed the track of the rabbit.
Practice A2 words in a crossword