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Synology NAS hit by ransomware due to unpatched 18-month-old vulnerability

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A technically proficient Reddit user, NakamuraHwang, experienced a ransomware attack on their Synology DS918+ NAS due to a combination of factors. The device's web interface was exposed to the internet, and it was running outdated software, approximately 18 months behind on security patches. The attack likely exploited the CVE-2024-10441 remote code execution vulnerability, which was disclosed about a year and a half prior. The user's data was not lost due to a robust backup system, and the disks were successfully mounted on another machine for analysis. AI

IMPACT Highlights the risks of unpatched systems and the importance of robust security practices for users of networked storage devices.

RANK_REASON Article details a specific instance of a user's product being compromised due to neglect and vendor update policy issues, rather than a new product release or major industry shift.

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Synology NAS hit by ransomware due to unpatched 18-month-old vulnerability

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Tech whizz's internet-accessible Synology NAS gets bit by ransomware attack from 18-month-old remote code execution flaw — security updates neglected in a series of catastrophic errors

    Tech whizz' internet-accessible Synology NAS gets bit by transomware attack — security updates 18 months out of date in a series of catastrophic errors

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