SonicWall Says: Turn Off SSLVPN Now to Stop Hackers

Imagine this — you're engrossed in work, all is well, and out of nowhere, hackers try to invade your SSLVPN. That is why SonicWall is warning everyone to turn it off right away. If you are responsible for managing a network, then this is one warning you don't want to ignore.

Why This Warning?​

SonicWall is not paranoid, however. Hackers are hitting SSLVPN systems hard these days, taking advantage of security holes that have not been fixed. It is like having a broken lock on your door — until you fix it, you ought to keep the door shut.

What Could Go Wrong?​

If you don't disable SSLVPN during these attacks, hackers might:

• Hackers will steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or customer data.
• They will easily install ransomware and ask for money to restore your files.

Bad guys can take over your machines to attack others.

Sounds despicable, doesn't it? So why jeopardize it?

What You Should Do​

SonicWall is not saying you can never use remote access again. They just need you to turn off SSLVPN until you upgrade your device to the new secure version. Here's how:

• Go to your SonicWall settings.
• Go to SSLVPN options.
• Turn it off — wait for SonicWall to tell us it's safe once more.

Yes, it's a bit of work, but less than sitting through an infected network.

My Opinion​

I have seen this before — companies give people a warning, but some ignore it. A week later, they are hacked. If SonicWall is giving us a warning, it has to be serious.

Bottom Line​

SSLVPN is easy to access from home, but right now it's like leaving your car running with the doors open. Turn it off, update your computer, and fire it up when it is safe. It's always wise to play it safe.