Re: [Avid-L2] Mac local storage for Avid media recommendations

Interesting.  Thanks for the tip!  Another good reason not to allow your edit systems to be connected to the internet.

Although QNAP systems are probably designed to be internet servers, you don't have to use them that way.   

Seems like a good time to run those updates, though??

GH

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On Dec 14, 2019, at 07:05, Karl Knowles <tech@knowlesvideo.com> wrote:

QNAP has a checkered history of vulnerabilities one should be aware of when considering them, and ensure diligence in maintaining them after a purchase. 

Qsnatch is the most recent incident. 

https://www.qnap.com/en-us/security-advisory/NAS-201911-01

https://www.zdnet.com/article/thousands-of-qnap-nas-devices-have-been-infected-with-the-qsnatch-malware/

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Serious-vulnerabilities-in-QNAP-storage-and-surveillance-systems-Update-1883263.html

https://forum.qnap.com/viewtopic.php?t=18863

https://threatpost.com/shellshock-worm-exploiting-unpatched-qnap-nas-devices/109870/

https://www.itworld.com/article/2694918/shellshock-attacks-target-qnap-s-network-storage--fireeye-says.html

Caveat Emptor

Karl Knowles