Synology controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Controversy over branded-drive requirements
Synology’s move to restrict selected new NAS models to Synology-branded hard drives generated user concern because the company had historically supported third-party drives. The referenced material reports that DSM 7.3 later restored third-party HDD support on specified 2025-manufactured NAS systems, although M.2 restrictions remained.
2014
SynoLocker ransomware incident
SynoLocker ransomware targeted Synology NAS devices running vulnerable DSM versions. Synology had issued fixes in late 2013, but systems that remained unpatched were exposed. The incident highlighted the security risks of internet-connected storage appliances and the importance of timely DSM updates.