Synology NAS Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Patched DSM Flaw

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Synology is urging customers to update the DiskStation Manager (DSM) software powering its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices following ransomware attacks. The Taiwanese vendor said it observed threat actors exploiting a vulnerability patched in December 2024 to target devices running outdated versions of DSM. "These attacks aim to encrypt data and extort ransom," it said in a statement…

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  1. The Hacker News ↗Established SourceFirst reported

    2026-11-03 07:43 UTC

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