SonicWall Gen 7 Firewalls SSL VPN Zero-Day Exploited by Akira Ransomware in 20+ Attacks Breaching Domain Controllers

SonicWall is investigating a series of cyber incidents involving a suspected zero-day vulnerability in its Gen 7 firewalls. The vulnerability affects the SSL VPN feature and has been actively exploited by the Akira ransomware group. Over 20 confirmed attacks have been reported, with attackers breaching networks despite multi-factor authentication and compromising domain controllers within hours. Security experts have issued urgent warnings and detailed reports on the situation, highlighting the need for immediate mitigation steps. The surge in Akira ransomware attacks has raised concerns in the cybersecurity community about protecting critical infrastructure and enterprise networks.