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Akira Ransomware bypasses MFA on SonicWall VPNs

Security Affairsby @securityaffairs ()3 min read3
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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2024-40766
Improper Access Control in SonicWall SonicOS Management (Gen 5/6/7 Firewalls)
9.818%KEVRansomware
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Akira ransomware is targeting SonicWall SSL VPNs, bypassing OTP MFA on accounts, likely using stolen OTP seeds. Since July 2025, Akira ransomware has exploited SonicWall SSL VPNs, likely using credentials obtained from the exploitation of the CVE-2024-40766 vulnerability, bypassing OTP MFA. Attacks spread quickly across sectors, with rapid post-login activity and short dwell times, making early detection crucial.

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