SonicWall Panic: Akira Ransomware Strikes Amid Suspected Zero-Day Exploit!
SonicWall is on high alert, investigating a potential zero-day vulnerability after a wave of Akira ransomware attacks. Organizations using Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls should disable SSL VPN services, limit connectivity, and enforce multi-factor authentication. The swift attacks suggest a zero-day vulnerability might be at play, making it a critical ongoing threat.
Hot Take:
Looks like SonicWall is having a “not-so-sonic” time dealing with this potential zero-day vulnerability. While Akira ransomware actors are living la vida loca, SonicWall is left scrambling to determine if their firewalls have more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese. Here’s hoping their investigation moves faster than a Sonic the Hedgehog speedrun, or else they might just find themselves in a real firewall frenzy!
Key Points:
- SonicWall is investigating a possible new zero-day vulnerability in their Gen 7 firewalls.
- Reports of increased Akira ransomware activity targeting SonicWall SSL VPN devices.
- Organizations are advised to disable SSL VPN services where practical and enforce multi-factor authentication.
- Evidence suggests the issue may affect TZ and NSa-series firewalls with firmware versions 7.2.0-7015 and earlier.
- Huntress found threat actors quickly moving to domain controllers after initial breaches.