In what can only be described as a time-traveling feat of cybersecurity irony, the retro-chic hacking group UNC6148 has brought back the glory days of backdoor exploits by targeting SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances. These devices, long past their warranty, have become the new project car for intrepid digital tinkerers everywhere.

SonicWall, renowned for its ‘mostly’ secure products, has been outmaneuvered by the OVERSTEP rootkit, which sounds more like a dance move than a digital menace. This exploit cleverly bypasses all patches, reminding everyone that in cybersecurity, the past is not just alive — it’s kicking and screaming.

Experts from the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have been scratching their heads, wondering if this is a hacking campaign or nostalgia-fueled fan fiction. Meanwhile, SonicWall users are advised to treat their devices like fine wine — best enjoyed out of the box, but not necessarily safe to consume.