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Ransomware hits unpatched internet-exposed Synology NAS
Original: Ransomware hits internet-exposed Synology DS918+ left without security patches for 18 months
A Synology DS918+ network-attached storage device that had gone roughly 18 months without security updates was hit by ransomware after being exposed directly to the internet. The incident is being cited as a warning to home users and small businesses that outdated NAS firmware and open remote access make storage devices an easy target for ransomware crews.
Why now: It highlights a common and costly mistake — leaving NAS devices unpatched and exposed online — that resonates with anyone running similar hardware.
Evidence
- Ransomware hits internet-exposed Synology DS918+ left without security patches for 18 months · Mezha.net
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