SonicWall is investigating a possible new zero-day vulnerability following a surge in Akira ransomware attacks targeting Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls with SSLVPN. Multiple cybersecurity firms report active exploitation of a flaw in firmware versions 7.2.0-7015 and earlier, leading to widespread network breaches. #AkiraRansomware #SonicWallZeroDay
Keypoints
- SonicWall is actively investigating reports of new vulnerabilities linked to recent attacks.
- Organizations using Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls are advised to disable SSL VPN, limit access, and enable security features.
- Recent attacks involve credential theft, lateral movement, and disabling antivirus before deploying ransomware.
- Threat actors are exploiting suspected zero-day flaws in firmware versions 7.2.0-7015 and earlier.
- Cybersecurity firms have observed a significant increase in ransomware activity since late July 2025.
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