Hackers Hijack Security: Akira’s Sneaky VPN Exploit Unveiled!
In a plot twist worthy of a cyber thriller, the Akira ransomware gang has found a clever way to disable security tools using software drivers. GuidePoint Security’s report reveals this sneaky strategy, exploiting SonicWall VPN vulnerabilities, as hackers slip past defenses like a digital Houdini.
Hot Take:
**_Akira ransomware group is back with a vengeance, and this time they’ve brought their own drivers to the party—proving once again that cybercriminals just can’t resist a good road trip through your network security._**
Key Points:
– The Akira ransomware group uses two software drivers to disable security tools.
– They exploit vulnerabilities in SonicWall VPNs for initial access.
– One driver is a legitimate Intel file misused for deep system control.
– The second driver targets and disables Windows Defender.
– GuidePoint Security provides YARA rules for detection.