Synology Warns of C3RB3R Ransomware Attacks Targeting NAS Devices

# Synology Warns of C3RB3R Ransomware Attacks Targeting NAS Devices

https://gcdradar.vercel.app/incidents/synology-warns-of-c3rb3r-ransomware-attacks-targeting-nas-de · AIR-2026-1720 · live

- Lane: Breaches & attacks
- Severity: 3 (Confirmed exploitation): Confirmed real-world ransomware attacks in the wild.
- Fix status: No fix needed
- First reported: 2026-11-02
- AI role: No AI role
- Products: Synology NAS

## Summary

Synology issued an urgent warning to customers regarding a surge in C3RB3r ransomware attacks hitting its network-attached storage devices. Users are advised to update their systems immediately to prevent exploitation.

## What to do

Update your Synology NAS devices immediately.

## Affected and fixed versions

- Affected: Synology NAS

## Latest updates

- 2026-11-03: Ransomware attacks are confirmed to exploit a DSM vulnerability previously patched in December 2024. (https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/synology-nas-devices-targeted-in.html)
- 2026-11-02: Synology warns of C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS devices (https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synology-warns-customers-of-ongoing-c3rb3r-ransomware-attacks)

## Sources

- 2026-11-02 BleepingComputer: Synology warns of C3RB3R ransomware attacks targeting NAS devices https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/synology-warns-customers-of-ongoing-c3rb3r-ransomware-attacks
- 2026-11-03 The Hacker News: Synology NAS Devices Targeted in Ransomware Attacks Exploiting Patched DSM Flaw https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/synology-nas-devices-targeted-in.html

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