Smash and Grab: Aggressive Akira Campaign Targets SonicWall VPNs, Deploys Ransomware in an Hour or Less - Arctic Wolf

A surge in Akira ransomware attacks is exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs for rapid, opportunistic breaches—often deploying ransomware within an hour of initial access—underscoring the urgent need for early detection, credential resets, and vigilant monitoring to prevent catastrophic impact.