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- Named in ransomware reports by Cyber Security NewsSynology NAS devices hit by C3RB3R ransomware exploiting previously patched flaws
- Named in ransomware reports by BleepingComputerSynology warns customers to update NAS devices amid surge in C3RB3R ransomware attacks
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Synology NAS devices hit by C3RB3R ransomware exploiting previously patched flaws
C3RB3R ransomware is being deployed against Synology NAS devices, encrypting files with a .L0CK3D extension and dropping a read-me3.txt ransom note. Synology's advisory Synology-SA-24:20 covers the flaws linked to the attacks, and the reports do not establish how many devices are affected or which flaw was used.
Synology warns customers to update NAS devices amid surge in C3RB3R ransomware attacks
Taiwanese NAS vendor Synology has urged customers to update their devices immediately because of a surge in C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS appliances. The article does not name the specific vulnerability, affected firmware versions or attack timeline. IT teams running Synology NAS hardware should treat the advisory as urgent.