Can a virus infect a NAS?

That’s why NAS devices are common targets for cyber criminals. Some ransomware versions are designed specifically to target NAS. However, files stored on a NAS can be encrypted and corrupted by any ransomware if a computer in the network is infected and has access to the NAS.

Are NAS drives secure?

NAS devices are safe as long as you take the time to make some changes to your NAS device and keep it up to date. NAS operating systems are designed to be as user-friendly as possible, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding any of the aforementioned security features on your NAS device.

How do I protect my NAS?

7 Important Things You Must Do To Secure Your NAS

1. Change the Default Admin User and Password.
2. Enable SSL.
3. Enable Two-factor Authentication.
4. Enable Firewall.
5. Deactivate All Services You Don’t Use.
6. Change the Default Ports.
7. Update the Software Regularly.
8. Make Sure Your Home Network is Secure Too.

Can ransomware infect network drives?

Ransomware no longer infects only a computer’s hard drive and other mapped drives. Shared network drives are just as vulnerable. New strains, such as Locky, are designed to encrypt network shares like central file servers and removable drives that are connected to the computer at the time of infection.

How do I secure my Synology NAS from ransomware?

Use these Synology solutions in addition to your antivirus software of choice.

1. Prevent access. Reduce the spread of ransomware by setting file, application, and access permissions, and configure secure login credentials using Secure SignIn and C2 Password.
2. Protect devices.
3. Avoid suspicious files.
4. Check for vulnerabilities.

Can NAS be hacked?

People would be surprised to learn how often NAS devices are “hacked” by someone just guessing the username and password. Most access these days are just bot-farms guessing passwords over and over in brute force attacks. The only fix is logging in locally to the NAS and removing that IP from the blacklist.

What is NAS good for?

It protects your data and syncs your data from your devices so you have a copy. NAS devices often have redundancy and allows for a second copy of your data to be made in case a hard disk fails – something that does not happen with single drive external hard drives. A disaster-proof NAS is even better.

How does ransomware infect your computer?

Ransomware is often spread through phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or through drive-by downloading. Drive-by downloading occurs when a user unknowingly visits an infected website and then malware is downloaded and installed without the user’s knowledge.

Can ransomware infect read only files?

Limit file shares – Ransomware can only encrypt files the infected computer can access. Limit users’ read/write access to as few of folders as possible. Lock folders to read-only wherever possible and don’t share what is not needed.