NAS compromised through a deadbolt attack
NAS compromised through a deadbolt attack
Hello! Your Asustor AS1002T V2 is infected with Deadbolt and needs a firmware update. Since you can't revert to an older version, using Linux might be a viable alternative—though you'll need to learn the system first. Let me know if you'd like guidance on that.
Your information seems to be missing. You have two choices: pay for the ransom and trust they'll provide the decryption key, or try brute force, which is unlikely to succeed in your lifetime. For storing valuable data, consider keeping cold storage backups.
Looks like you're feeling pretty good about it now! Thanks for sharing.
It might be useful to retain those drives, as there’s always a chance brute force could work later. A master key release could also change things. Are any of your wife’s photos stored on your camera’s SD card? Have you ever shared copies with friends or family? Also, please note the person you’re replying to or tagging so they receive a notification.
I've learned about a flaw in the Deadbolt OP_RETURN feature (noted by @lambdapi on QNAP forums). Sending a fake Bitcoin transaction can instantly provide the decryption key. The system doesn't require confirmation of the BTC transfer. Act quickly before potential attackers update their systems.
How much Bitcoin equals one centime? (One hundredth of a penny). Two or three centimes usually represents the real worth of a coupon. There might be legal stipulations involved, but these could change. Such scenarios are conceivable. Criminals are generally simple-minded. I haven’t attempted it myself, though. Giving them a centime would be interesting.