SonicWall is known for offering secure and effective cybersecurity solutions for clients. Recently, the company has been issuing reports to determine if there is a new zero-day vulnerability, following a rise of ransomware actors last month.

What SonicWall Recommends

While the company works on their investigation, SonicWall has some advice for individuals and organizations who use their Gen 7 SonicWall firewalls.

It is recommended to disable SSL VPN services in practical situations, and to limit SSL VPN connectivity to a trusted IP addresses. It is also best to activate services, like Botnet Protection and Geo-IP Filtering, and enforce a multi-factor authentication, to increase your system’s defenses. Finally, SonicWall suggests that clients remove inactive or unused local user accounts on the firewall, and have current user accounts regularly update their passwords.

Hackers are on the loose around the globe. They will not always succeed, but they will not stop trying. Because cyber-attacks are a constant threat, it is best to ensure that your computer is updated regularly and has good defenses enforced.

For more information, feel free to read the full article from The Hacker News.

Link: https://thehackernews.com/2025/08/sonicwall-investigating-potential-ssl.html

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