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Jarkod
Aug 04, 2014Guide
Is ransomware attack on ReadyNAS possible?
Synology NAS servers are under attack of SynoLocker ransomware http://www.cso.com.au/article/551527/synolocker_demands_0_6_bitcoin_decrypt_synology_nas_devices/. Devices are encrypted and the owners a...
StephenB
Aug 04, 2014Guru - Experienced User
If you map NAS shares to windows drive letters, then the mapped drive is vulnerable to normal cryptolocker.
I wouldn't allow SSH, SMB or AFP ports to be forwarded through my NAT router.
Overall, the ReadyNAS could be vulnerable, though as xeltros says w/o knowing more details it is hard to say. I do recommend installing current firmware if you are down-rev, since the recent releases have had security patches.
I wouldn't allow SSH, SMB or AFP ports to be forwarded through my NAT router.
Overall, the ReadyNAS could be vulnerable, though as xeltros says w/o knowing more details it is hard to say. I do recommend installing current firmware if you are down-rev, since the recent releases have had security patches.
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