Threat actors affiliated with the Akira ransomware group have continued to target SonicWall devices for initial access.
Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said it observed a spike in intrusions involving SonicWall appliances over the past month, particularly following reports about renewed Akira ransomware activity since late July 2025.
SonicWall subsequently revealed the SSL VPN activity aimed at its

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