Synology NAS Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Patched DSM Flaw

Synology is advising customers to update their DiskStation Manager software due to ransomware attacks on its NAS devices. The attacks are exploiting a vulnerability that was patched in December 2024, targeting devices that have not been updated. The goal of these attacks is to encrypt data and demand a ransom. Synology's NAS devices are being targeted by threat actors using this exploit to compromise devices running outdated DSM versions. The company is urging users to update to prevent these attacks.