Synology NAS devices hit by C3RB3R ransomware exploiting previously patched flaws
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- Severity
- High
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What happened
Criminals are locking files on Synology network storage devices with ransomware called C3RB3R, which demands payment to unlock them. Synology has told owners to update their software, because the attacks use weaknesses that already have fixes.
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What to do
- Update DiskStation Manager and installed packages to the latest release supported by your NAS model.
- Remove direct internet access to DSM management and SSH, and use a VPN for remote connections.
- Check the NAS for unusual logins, unknown administrator accounts and unexpected scheduled tasks.
- Enable two-factor authentication and keep independent offline or off-site backups.
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