Firewall data breach at SonicWall prompts customers to change passwords
SonicWall, a leading network security solutions provider, has recently suffered a security incident involving its MySonicWall cloud service. According to the company, the attack was a series of brute force attacks aimed at gaining access to preference files stored in backup.
So far, no data leaks have been confirmed yet, but third-party experts and law enforcement are now involved in the investigation. The attackers could potentially exploit related firewalls by brute-forcing or decrypting the secrets, possibly exposing firewall configuration backups of up to 25,000 organizations.
SonicWall has managed to oust the attackers following the breach, but the threat actors behind the attacks are not publicly named. The attack does not appear to have affected the majority of SonicWall's customer base, with only a few percent of customers directly affected by this attack.
In response to the incident, SonicWall is urging its firewall customers to reset their passwords as a precautionary measure. The company has also brought in third-party security experts to bolster its defenses.
Law enforcement has been notified about the security incident, and so far, no groups have claimed responsibility for the attack, and the data has not surfaced anywhere on the dark web. The attack may have the potential to reveal network topology and rules, bypassing defenses more easily.
The incident serves as a reminder for SonicWall firewall customers to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. SonicWall has approximately 500,000 customers globally, and as of now, no files have been leaked online by threat actors.
It is worth noting that the attack on SonicWall was not a ransomware event, unlike many other recent cyberattacks. As the investigation continues, SonicWall and law enforcement will work together to identify the perpetrators and prevent similar attacks in the future.
In conclusion, while the immediate impact of the attack on SonicWall may not have resulted in data leaks yet, customers are advised to take precautions to protect their networks and data. SonicWall remains committed to providing its customers with the best possible security solutions and will continue to update them on the progress of the investigation.
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