SonicWall Firewall Fiasco: Hackers Play Brute-Force Bingo with Cloud Backups!
SonicWall has confirmed a breach of firewall configuration backup files via brute-force attacks. While encryption still stands, the breach could heighten targeted attack risks. SonicWall urges partners and customers to check their devices and has released new tools for assessing and remediating the issue.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like SonicWall has hit a wall of their own! Who would’ve guessed that having a cloud backup for firewall configurations could lead to opening the gates for cyber mischief? Those unauthorized actors sure know how to pick a lock — or in this case, brute-force their way into some juicy encrypted credentials. I guess even walls need a little extra reinforcement sometimes. Can anyone say, ‘Firewall?’
Key Points:
- SonicWall confirms unauthorized access to firewall configuration backups.
- The breach involved encrypted credentials and configuration data.
- Access was achieved through brute-force attacks targeting the cloud backup service.
- Incident affected 5% of SonicWall’s firewall install base.
- SonicWall collaborates with Mandiant for investigation and mitigation.
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