What is ransomware?

Ransomware is malicious software (malware) that encrypts and makes data inaccessible to the victim. The malware contains threats from the attacker to delete, sell or leak the data if payment is not made. Types of ransomware include crypto malware, lockers, scareware, and doxware.

How to recover from a ransomware attack

If a ransomware attack is successful, having backups of your data can reduce the damage caused. Your Synology NAS comes with robust backup features to help you continue operations with minimal disruption. Before restoring backups, it is important to make sure your device has been cleaned.