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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 07, 2014Guru - Experienced User
Ideally ports would not need to be forwarded - which is what I was getting to above. The NAS is safer if secured and authenticated interfaces are available for all functions and used by default out-of-the box. The home network as a whole is safer if port forwarding isn't needed to provide any services.
If its easier for people to deploy and use a secure solution than it is for them to deploy and use less secure options, then a lot of the problems go away.
If its easier for people to deploy and use a secure solution than it is for them to deploy and use less secure options, then a lot of the problems go away.
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