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Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by BleepingComputer, Nov 2, 11:28 UTC

Synology warns of C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS devices

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Summary

Synology has warned owners of its network-attached storage (NAS) devices to update immediately after a surge in ransomware attacks using C3RB3R malware. The Taiwanese vendor says attackers are exploiting a flaw in its DiskStation Manager (DSM) software that was patched in December 2024, so devices running outdated versions are the ones at risk. Synology says the attacks aim to encrypt data and extort a ransom.

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2 outlets, in the order they reported it.

  1. BleepingComputerFirst report

    Synology warns of C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS devices

    Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) appliance maker Synology warned customers to update their devices immediately due to a surge in C3RB3r ransomware attacks.

    Read at BleepingComputer Details

  2. The Hacker News

    Synology NAS Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Patched DSM Flaw

    Synology is urging customers to update the DiskStation Manager (DSM) software powering its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices following ransomware attacks.

    Read at The Hacker News Details

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