If you like the data on your WD My Cloud OS 3 device, patch it now

[Gromett]

For those with WD My Cloud devices. Please read this.

I don't have one so can't answer any questions on it. Just passing it on as this is a big one.

If you like the data on your WD My Cloud OS 3 device, patch it now

The disk maker updated the OS to incorporate patches available for 4 months.

arstechnica.com

 

[Coolcats]

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