Global cyber risk consultancy S-RM has reported a sharp increase in ransomware incidents exploiting SonicWall firewall devices with SSL VPN enabled. The activity, tied to the Akira ransomware strain, is impacting organisations worldwide and has knock-on effects for everyday users.
The warning comes amid heightened national debate around the UK Government’s Online Safety Act and the security implications of VPN usage. S-RM says the latest attacks are a timely reminder that while VPNs can be essential security tools, poorly configured or incompletely patched VPN infrastructure can be a gateway for cybercriminals.
