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SonicWall SSL VPN Flaw and Misconfigurations Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware Hackers

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()3 min read1
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2024-40766
Improper Access Control in SonicWall SonicOS Management (Gen 5/6/7 Firewalls)
9.818%KEVRansomware
KEV

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3 min read at thehackernews.com

Threat actors affiliated with the Akira ransomware group have continued to target SonicWall devices for initial access. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said it observed a spike in intrusions involving SonicWall appliances over the past month, particularly following reports about renewed Akira ransomware activity since late July 2025.

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