Akira Ransomware Strikes Again: Exploiting SonicWall Flaws with Vintage Vengeance!
Akira ransomware is exploiting a year-old SonicWall flaw using three attack vectors. Despite SonicWall’s patch, attackers still find a way in, proving once again that hackers are like raccoons—opportunistic, persistent, and oddly fond of trash. Rapid7 advises securing accounts and applying patches to avoid becoming ransomware roadkill.
Hot Take:
Oh, Akira, how we loathe thee! Just when we thought we were done with you, you come back to haunt us with a year-old SonicWall vulnerability. It’s like finding out your ex is still using your Netflix account while you’re trying to binge-watch your favorite show. Time to change those passwords, folks!
Key Points:
- Akira ransomware group exploits a year-old SonicWall firewall vulnerability, CVE-2024-40766.
- The vulnerability involves improper access control that attackers exploit for unauthorized access.
- SonicWall confirmed no zero-day was involved, but the known flaw persists if credentials aren’t updated.
- Less than 40 incidents related to the flaw are under investigation, mostly due to firewall migrations.
- Rapid7 advises securing accounts, enabling MFA, and applying security patches to mitigate risks.
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