Following yet another wave of DeadBolt ransomware attacks using a zero-day vulnerability in the software, QNAP has released a fresh alert asking users of its network-attached storage (NAS) devices to upgrade to the most recent version of Photo Station.
The attacks were discovered on September 3, according to the Taiwanese company, and “the campaign appears to target QNAP NAS machines running Photo Station with internet exposure.” The company advises users to disable port forwarding on their routers, prohibit NAS devices from being accessed through the Internet.
The company has also advised enterprises to upgrade NAS firmware, use strong passwords for user accounts, and perform regular backups to prevent data loss while the specifics of the vulnerability are still unknown
Read More: QNAP Warns of New DeadBolt Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Photo Station Flaw
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