"New Ransomware Attacks Target Your NAS Devices, Backup Storage"

Security researchers have observed an increase in ransomware attacks targeting network-attached storage (NAS) and backup storage devices. Ransomware continues to be a major threat to enterprises, hospitals, and utilities. NAS systems are devices connected to a home or enterprise network that functions as a centralized location for authorized network users to store and recover data. According to security researchers, attackers can circumvent user authentication as a result of vulnerable integrated software in NAS systems, allowing the execution of ransomware attacks on these devices. This article continues to discuss the concept behind ransomware, the increase in ransomware attacks on NAS systems, and other recent findings pertaining to the use of ransomware by cybercriminals. 

ZDNet reports "New Ransomware Attacks Target Your NAS Devices, Backup Storage"