This post was first published on 26 January 2022
There have been further warnings to update QNAP devices that are vulnerable to a Linux bug:
QNAP warns severe Linux bug affects most of its NAS devices (bleepingcomputer.com)
Our advice – always run updates and patches as soon as possible
Today is a day of minority device vulnerabilities – here is another for ransomware targeted at QNAP NAT devices:
New DeadBolt Ransomware Targets NAT Devices – Schneier on Security
Deadbolt ransomware hits more than 3,600 QNAP NAS devices – The Record by Recorded Future
Targeted ransomware takes aim at QNAP NAS drives • The Register
If you have one then take action.