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Olivia Powell

Hackers target SonicWall VPNs to spread ransomware

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Even using the best business VPNs can't keep you safe if you're not making sure they're updated regularly. A vulnerability in SonicWall VPNs has been used to breach over 30 different organizations, cybersecurity experts have warned.

Hackers from the Akira and Fog ransomware networks have been able to access corporate networks via compromised VPN accounts. These accounts are compromised due to a software vulnerability that was initially discovered in August 2024 and patched soon after, but many accounts – and an estimated 168,000 endpoints – have not installed this crucial update, leaving them critically exposed.

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