Security News > 2021 > January > QNAP Warns NAS Users of 'dovecat' Malware Attacks
QNAP this week warned users of attacks targeting QNAP NAS devices with a piece of malware named "Dovecat."
The cybercriminals behind dovecat, QNAP explains, are installing Bitcoin miners on the compromised NAS devices, without user consent.
In a November 2020 knowledgebase article, the company pointed out that users of any NAS model series can detect potential compromise by looking for a dovecat process running on their devices.
At the time, the company also encouraged users to report all identified infections, and to ensure that they are running the latest versions of the NAS firmware and Malware Remover.
QNAP also tells users they should avoid using default port numbers, and encourages them to enhance the security of their NAS devices by following best practices that the company has already detailed.
"These actions can further enhance NAS security and make it harder for dovecat to enter your QNAP NAS," the company says, adding that it is focused on developing a solution that will help users remove the dovecat malware from the infected devices.
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