SonicWall Firewalls Under Siege: Zero-Day Vulnerability Sparks Ransomware Frenzy!
Ransomware attacks are surging against SonicWall firewalls, potentially exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. Despite being fully patched, these devices are still getting compromised. Researchers warn of a sneaky new backdoor called Overstep, proving once again that cybercriminals are always one step ahead and never take a day off.
Hot Take:
Who needs action-packed thrillers when you have SonicWall firewalls under attack? It seems like cybercriminals have found a new playground, and it’s called the zero-day vulnerability. SonicWall’s response is like a plot twist – who knew firewalls could be so dramatic?
Key Points:
- Ransomware attacks are exploiting SonicWall firewalls, possibly via a zero-day vulnerability.
- The notorious Overstep backdoor/rootkit is being deployed by threat actors for persistence and data theft.
- Cybersecurity firms suspect a zero-day flaw as even fully patched devices are compromised.
- SonicWall is urging customers to disable SSLVPN services and apply multiple layers of security.
- UNC6148 is the nefarious group behind this espionage thriller, now targeting domain controllers.
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