Posted on 08/05/2014 10:42:14 AM PDT by Utilizer
Synology network attached storage (NAS) devices, capable of storing terabytes of data, have been targeted by ransomware that encrypts victims’ files.
Owners of Synology's NAS devices might want to unplug their storage boxes now to avoid being affected by ransomware that uses strong encryption to lock files on the brand’s machines and demands US$350 for the decryption key.
The new attack on Synology kit comes within a year of Synology NAS devices being struck by fraudulent Bitcoin mining operators, with several owners on Sunday reporting that they had found a message from the “SynoLocker Automated Decryption Service” — when accessing the main page of the Web-server for their NAS device — stating that “all important files on this NAS have been encrypted using strong cryptography”.
As one victim on Synology’s English user forum commented, the SynoLocker “service” asks for 0.6 Bitcoins to unlock the encrypted files, which at today’s exchange rate is around USD$350. According to the user, there’s a small window of opportunity to minimise the damage. That is, if you can backup files faster than the program encrypts them.
(Excerpt) Read more at cso.com.au ...
Just remember the rule of 3:
1. Backup local (for quick access/recovery)
2. Secured backup (in a fireproof safe)
3. Offsite backup (for SHTF moments)
Well, duty calls. I have to start getting some equipment and discs, recovery software, and a rescue laptop and go try to help someone running a Vista OS that seems barely responsive -relatively speaking, of course.
I’ll check back in this evening to see what other info pops up.
Cheers!
BTTT.
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