SonicWall Scoffs at Zero-Day Panic: Just an Old Flaw in New Clothes
SonicWall dismisses zero-day fears, confirming recent ransomware attacks involved exploiting a known flaw, CVE-2024-40766, rather than a new vulnerability. Despite the surge in Akira ransomware activity, SonicWall assures users that updating to firmware 7.3.0+ and resetting passwords will bolster security. So, breathe easy—it’s not a zero-day, just a déjà vu-day!
Hot Take:
In the world of cybersecurity, where everything is always on fire, SonicWall insists it’s just a known campfire, not a raging zero-day wildfire. While they claim to have extinguished fears of a zero-day inferno, skeptics are left wondering if this is just a smoke-and-mirrors act. It seems the Akira ransomware gang might be the only ones truly living la vida zero-day, while SonicWall plays the role of the overly optimistic firefighter. But hey, at least there’s no evidence of new vulnerabilities—just the old ones giving everyone heartburn!
Key Points:
– SonicWall dismisses zero-day fears, attributing attacks to a known vulnerability.
– Akira ransomware exploits SonicWall SSL VPNs, targeting fully patched devices.
– Arctic Wolf Labs and other third parties initially suspected a zero-day.
– SonicWall recommends disabling SSLVPN and other mitigations to reduce risk.
– SonicWall suggests updating firmware and resetting passwords for enhanced security.