Western Digital Share More Information on the Cyber Attack, as do others! Although 45 days have passed since Western Digital was successfully targeted in a cyber attack, the brand has only recently opened up a little further on the nature and impact. Although we covered this in alot of detail back in the middle of […]
Category: Security and Privacy
Synology & QNAP NAS Remote Access Guide – Speed vs Security vs Cost
Accessing Your NAS Remotely – Security vs Speed vs Cost! Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are an essential part of any home or office network. They provide a central storage location for all your digital files, making it easy to access and share them across multiple devices. However, connecting to a NAS device can be […]
Qnap QVP-63B and QVP-85B NVR security surveillance server released

Exciting news for all security surveillance enthusiasts! The QVP-63B QVR Pro dedicated machine has just been released, and it is a game-changer in the world of surveillance technology. This desktop security surveillance server provides real-time image and audio surveillance, high-quality video recording, and simultaneous playback of multiple IP cameras. One of the standout features of […]
QNAP Launches New Security Vulnerability Reward Program, Offering up to $20,000

QNAP, a leading provider of storage, networking, and computing solutions, has announced the launch of its QNAP Security Vulnerability Reward Program. The program aims to actively protect information security and ensure network security by inviting global information security experts and researchers to participate in creating a more secure network environment and storage services. The QNAP […]
TOS 5 and the AES 256-bit disk array encryption

One of the key features of TOS 5 is the AES 256-bit disk array encryption, which provides a high level of security for the data stored on the NAS. AES 256-bit encryption is considered to be one of the most secure encryption methods currently available. It uses a 256-bit key to encrypt and decrypt data, […]
Speed vs Security: Choosing the Right Remote Access Method for Your NAS on Internet

Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are an essential part of any home or office network. They provide a central storage location for all your digital files, making it easy to access and share them across multiple devices. However, connecting to a NAS device can be complicated, and choosing the right connectivity option can make all […]
NAS for archives that are ransomware proof (WORM technology)

NAS for archives that are ransomware proof (WORM technology) I am after the right choice NAS for my use case. I have JBOD through a Terramaster box at the moment and it is so limiting. I am making a consolidated set of media (video, audio, images), documents (pdf, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) ex my computers selected […]
QNAP NAS Security Check List – 23 Different Ways to Secure Your NAS
QNAP NAS Security Check List – 23 Vital Steps to Secure Your NAS It must be frustrating to hear about all ransomware and other kinds of attacks on QNAP. Especially if you plan to buy one or own a NAS already. In simple terms, you need to treat your NAS just like your computer. You […]
Synology NAS Setup Guide 2022 – Setup, Users, Updates, Remote Access and Security Settings
DSM 7 Installation Guide – Setting Your Synology NAS Up Right – FIRST TIME! If you have purchased your new Synology NAS (or it is soon to be arriving and you want to be prepared to set it up), then congratulations! You are on your way to enjoying your very own private storage solution that […]
WD 22TB HDDs Released! Featuring the WD Gold WD221KRYZ, WD Red WD221KFGX and WD Purple WD221PURP Drives
Western Digital Release 22TB Hard Drive in WD Red Pro, WD Gold and WD Purple That’s Right! WD has now officially released their 22TB series of HDDs to the WD Gold, WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro series of hard disks. So, why is this such a big deal? Well, anyone who has been […]
22TB WD Red Pro, WD Gold and WD Purple Hard Drive Released
Western Digital Release 22TB Hard Drive in WD Red Pro, WD Gold and WD Purple That’s Right! WD has now officially released their 22TB series of HDDs to the WD Gold, WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro series of hard disks. So, why is this such a big deal? Well, anyone who has been […]
Synology SRM 1.3 Software Review Part II – Safety & Security
Synology Router Manager 1.3 Review Chapters SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, ALL Parts – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 1, Design & Control – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 3, Network Management – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 4, Safe Access – HERE SRM […]
Synology SRM 1.3 Software Review Part 2 – Safety & Security
Synology Router Manager 1.3 Review Chapters SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, ALL Parts – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 1, Design & Control – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 3, Network Management – HERE SRM 1.3 Synology Router Software Review, Part 4, Safe Access – HERE SRM […]
Synology DSM 7 vs TrueNAS Core – Security, Apps, Add ons and the Conclusion
Synology DSM vs TrueNAS – Security, Apps and the Verdict This is the 3rd and final part of my full comparison of Synology NAS DSM 7 and TrueNAS Core 12. If you missed the earlier chapters/parts, you can find them in the links below: Part I of the TrueNAS vs Synology DSM Guide is HERE […]
TrueNAS Core Software Review – Security, Network Management, Apps, Jails and the Final Verdict
TrueNAS Core Software Review – Part III, Managing Your Network, Security, Apps, Add-ons & the Conclusion Making the decision to opt for open source and go DiY for your perfect storage server can be quite intimidating. Building a PC might well be easier in 2022 onwards than ever before, but when it comes to the […]
Dirty Pipe Linux Vulnerability – What Do Synology, QNAP, Asustor & Terramaster NAS Owners Need to Know?
Dirty Pipe Linux Weakness and Why You and your Linux Based NAS Should Care? For those that might not be aware, a vulnerability in Linux kernel 5.8 and above was disclosed by Max Kellerman last week and publically disclosed (with a proof of concept demonstrating the weakness) and this vulnerability was reported (tracked under CVE-2022-0847) […]
Dirty Pipe Linux Vulnerability – Are Synology, QNAP, Asustor & Terramaster NAS Affected?
Dirty Pipe Linux Weakness and Why You and your Linux Based NAS Should Care? For those that might not be aware, a vulnerability in Linux kernel 5.8 and above was disclosed by Max Kellerman last week and publically disclosed (with a proof of concept demonstrating the weakness) and this vulnerability was reported (tracked under CVE-2022-0847) […]
Terramaster NAS Devices Being Attacked By Deadbolt Ransomware
Deadbolt Ransomware Attacking NAS Drives Again – This time it is Terramaster It pains me to make this post, but yes, Deadbolt ransomware has once again attacked NAS drives and this time the target is Terramaster devices. Although exact details on the attack vector of this ransomware are yet to be confirmed (though I will […]
Terramaster NAS Devices Being Attacked By Deadbolt Ransomware
Deadbolt Ransomware Attacking NAS Drives Again – This time it is Terramaster It pains me to make this post, but yes, Deadbolt ransomware has once again attacked NAS drives and this time the target is Terramaster devices. Although exact details on the attack vector of this ransomware are yet to be confirmed (though I will […]
Asustor NAS Uninitialized Repair After Deadbolt Ransomware – Getting Back to ADM, Avoiding the Black Threat Screen & Seeing What Remains of your Data
Getting Your Asustor NAS System Up and Running Again After Ransomware Attack It has now been a few days since the initial attack of Asustor NAS systems by the deadbolt ransomware attack and although full recovery is still not a complete option for a lot of users (without having to take the agonizing step of […]