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 company introduced the drives in 2010, and the final firmware updates were issued in 2015. 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.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/blogs/should-western-digital-emergency-patch-old-nas-devices-p-3063