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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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