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15Bit wrote:
Interesting that Linux-based systems are now becoming viable targets. News articles are a little light on details of the exploit, but i guess this is a problem with Synology's code rather than a bug in Linux.
It also highlights two really important issues:
- the value of offline, non-writable backups
- the wisdom of having your primary data storage accessible to the outside world
That was done years ago. Files were hand carried from one computer to another. Probably a good idea in an age where hackers are getting into everything.
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