Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall Bug: Patch Now or Pay Later!

SonicWall SonicOS bug CVE-2024-40766 is being exploited in ransomware attacks. Researchers urge immediate patching to avoid becoming Akira’s next victim.

Hot Take:

Looks like SonicWall’s firewalls had an open-door policy, and Akira ransomware affiliates RSVP’d with a vengeance! Talk about a firewall that forgot it was supposed to be a wall!

Key Points:

  • SonicWall’s firewall vulnerability (CVE-2024-40766) is actively being exploited.
  • The bug impacts Gen 5, Gen 6, and Gen 7 firewalls, and the SSLVPN feature.
  • Researchers from Arctic Wolf and Rapid7 confirmed the attacks.
  • Akira ransomware affiliates are the culprits behind these attacks.
  • Companies affected often had MFA disabled for high-value accounts.

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