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# FortiBleed Credential Theft Linked to INC and Lynx Ransomware Operations

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 2, 2026  
**Original:** https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/fortibleed-credential-theft-linked-to.html  

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