Scores of Western Digital network-attached storage devices were remotely erased. Western Digital says it will provide data recovery services to those affected. Company promises trade-in program to upgrade to newer, more secure NAS devices. The situation highlights the risks around manufacturers discontinuing security support for devices that are still in wide use, offering opportunity for attackers. There’s a growing call for IoT device manufacturers to clearly state how long they will support devices, including security updates, such as security updates. The company says it has disabled lines of code in the factory reset feature.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/should-western-digital-emergency-patch-old-nas-devices-p-3063