hardware
New Synology NAS optimized for encryption and intensive tasks
Synology introduced its newest Plus series DiskStations, the DS1515+ and DS1815+. Both multi-bay NAS servers are designed to facilitate intensive data exchange, collaboration, …
ReadyNAS OS offers 5 levels of data protection
NETGEAR is releasing a new version of its ReadyNAS operating system for its ReadyNAS family of desktop and rack-mount NAS devices. ReadyNAS OS 6.2 offers improvements in data …
Only 47% of IT pros are confident in their hardware configurations
Respondents of a new Tripwire survey were asked about the level of confidence they have in their application of foundational security controls, including hardware and software …
New SDK for Raspberry Pi protects embedded software
Wibu-Systems is about to introduce a Raspberry Pi version of its CodeMeter software protection platform called Compute Module. A CodeMeter SDK for the Raspberry Pi will enable …
Linksys SOHO router owners urged to patch multiple vulnerabilities
Owners of a number of Linksys small office/home office routers have been urged last week to update their device’s firmware in order patch two vulnerabilities, one of …
Hacking and Penetration Testing with Low Power Devices
This book is primarily intended for penetration testers who want to widen their skill set to include the knowledge of how to perform testing with small, low-powered devices …
2FA: Google offers physical alternative to verification codes
Google is offering an alternative second factor for its two-step account verification option, one that has the additional advantage of thwarting phishing attacks. It’s …
Linksys releases high performance 4X4 wireless AC router
Linksys unveiled its first 4×4 Wireless AC router aimed at households with multiple internet users as well as single users who use the internet for high bandwidth …
McAfee Next Generation Firewall integrates with key technologies
McAfee, part of Intel Security, announced the latest release of McAfee Next Generation Firewall, which now integrates with several key McAfee solutions and technologies, …
4 million UPnP devices may be vulnerable to attack
Akamai has observed the use of a new reflection and amplification DDoS attack that deliberately misuses communications protocols that come enabled on millions of home and …
New Linksys switch compliments WRT router
Linksys announced the Linksys WRT 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (SE4008), the first in a lineup of new networking peripherals made to complement the Linksys Wireless-AC Dual …
First secure external HDD with cloud management
Imation announced a high-security, high-performance external USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hard drive capable of being managed in the cloud. Using a single centralized, cloud-based …