Forbes

The article indicates a 403 Access Denied error on next-hop.forbes.com, suggesting a potential cybersecurity incident where unauthorized access was attempted or blocked, possibly due to a DDoS attack, web application firewall (WAF) trigger, or malicious traffic detection. The error message, combined with the session termination notice, implies that Forbes’ systems detected and mitigated a suspicious connection (IP: 86.183.224.145), likely part of a broader cyber attack campaign.While no explicit data breach or ransomware is confirmed, the incident aligns with disruptive cyber activity targeting high-profile media platforms. Such attacks often aim to degrade service availability, steal credentials, or exploit vulnerabilities in content delivery networks (CDNs). If the attack was part of a coordinated effort (e.g., hacktivism, state-sponsored probing), it could escalate to more severe consequences, including reputational damage or financial loss due to downtime. The reference ID (1759170640) may correlate with a logged security event, but no public details confirm data exfiltration or systemic compromise.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/09/08/new-security-breach-threatens-crypto-and-everyday-apps/

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/forbes-magazine

"id": "for0700107093025",
"linkid": "forbes-magazine",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Publishing / Digital Media',
                        'name': 'Forbes',
                        'type': 'Media Organization'}],
 'customer_advisories': 'Users redirected to contact support for further '
                        'information.',
 'description': 'Access denied (403) error encountered on next-hop.forbes.com. '
                'Current session terminated abruptly. Reference ID provided: '
                '86.183.224.145 1759170640.',
 'impact': {'operational_impact': 'Session termination for users attempting to '
                                  'access the service',
            'systems_affected': ['next-hop.forbes.com']},
 'references': [{'source': 'Forbes Access Denial Error Page',
                 'url': 'http://next-hop.forbes.com'}],
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Users advised to contact support for '
                                        'further information.'},
 'type': 'Access Denial / Session Termination'}