Synology warns customers of C3RB3R ransomware attacks, urges immediate DSM updates
Rare advisory points to surge in attacks exploiting a patched vulnerability, hundreds of thousands of devices exposed
Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) maker Synology has issued a rare security advisory warning customers of a surge in C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting devices running outdated versions of its DiskStation Manager (DSM) software. The company said threat actors are exploiting a vulnerability patched in December 2024 to encrypt data and demand ransom.