Western Digital (WD) has
appear
that it is ending support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud Bone 2 and iii. The company has also announced that devices compatible with My Cloud OS five will no longer support previous generations of My Cloud OS. If your device is compatible with My Cloud OS 5, which you can cheque
here, you should upgrade now to continue to accept remote access to your storage device.

My Deject OS 5 released in March of this year and includes major security updates to address vulnerabilities. In June, we
wrote
about a vulnerability with My Volume Live devices that resulted in some users losing their data. A
couple of weeks later, it became clear that a similar security take a chance afflicted boosted Network Fastened Storage (NAS) hard drives.

Information technology appears that WD is only ceasing support for devices with specific security risks rather than undertake the backbreaking job of updating device compatibility for the latest update. WD writes, ‘Western Digital strives to provide reliable and trustworthy storage solutions for businesses and consumers alike. Nosotros continuously evaluate and improve our hardware, software, and services as security standards evolve. As a outcome, we’ve determined that it’s necessary to end back up for prior generations of My Cloud Bone, including My Cloud Bone 3 and WD Cloud OS 2.’ As a notation, at that place is no My Deject OS four.



This is runs counter to Western Digital’s
Product Lifecycle Support Policy, which promises standard updates for products for up to eight years. Of course, the company reserves the right to alter this policy in the face of security concerns, which is the current state of affairs.

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There are 2 central dates for WD customers to know. On Jan 15, 2022, devices that are compatible with My Deject OS 5 will no longer back up prior generations of My Cloud Bone. Later on January 15, remote access, security updates, and technical support will no longer be provided. On April 15, 2022, support for prior generations of My Cloud OS will end. If your device is incompatible with the electric current OS, My Cloud OS 5, you will only be able to access your storage device locally. You no longer take remote access, receive updates, or accept technical support. WD recommends that any such devices are backed up, disconnected from the cyberspace, and protected with a strong unique password.

If you don’t own a WD device that’s compatible with My Cloud OS 5 simply wish to go on to use Western Digital products, WD is sending a 20% discount coupon to affected WD device owners in January 2022. The coupon will be good for 90 days and you will not be required to send in your sometime device. To view the list of devices for which the disbelieve will be distributed,
click here.

On this
page, Western Digital has also created a FAQ. It discusses many topics, including what makes My Cloud OS 5 unlike from My Deject OS iii, how to protect your current data, different policy concerns and more.