Researchers at Anomali have spotted a new ransomware strain that is targeting users of QNAP Systems’ network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The malware, dubbed eCh0raix, seems designed for targeted attacks and not just for mass distribution. The operators of the malware appear to be gaining access to the devices either by brute-forcing weak credentials or by exploiting known vulnerabilities in them. The exact infection vector remains unclear for the moment, the security vendor said in an advisory.”]

