SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks | TechCrunch
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SonicWall urges customers to disable SSLVPN amid reports of ransomware attacks | TechCrunch
"SonicWall has observed an increase in security incidents affecting its Generation 7 firewalls with VPN enabled, signaling potential exploitation of a new vulnerability."
"Security firm Arctic Wolf reported intrusions targeting SonicWall customers since mid-July, indicating the presence of a zero-day vulnerability possibly being exploited."
SonicWall has urged customers to disable the VPN feature on its Generation 7 firewalls after a significant rise in ransomware incidents. The company is investigating whether these incidents are tied to a known vulnerability or if a new one has emerged. Security experts have noted hackers targeting SonicWall products to access networks, potentially indicative of a zero-day vulnerability. Reports highlight a critical window between exploiting the firewall and deploying ransomware, with connections made to the Akira ransomware gang.
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