hardware
The dismal state of SATCOM security
Satellite Communications (SATCOM) play a vital role in the global telecommunications system, but the security of the devices used leaves much to be desired, says Ruben …
Thecus expands SMB and enterprise NAS line
Thecus is pleased to announce the expansion on the company’s SMB and Enterprise NAS line with the 10GbE Ready N7710 and N8810U. These new models offer identical hardware …
24 million routers expose ISPs to DNS-based DDoS attacks
DNS-based DDoS amplification attacks have significantly increased in the recent months, targeting vulnerable home routers worldwide. A simple attack can create 10s of Gbps of …
New Linksys dual-band Wireless-AC Access Points released
Linksys expanded its business networking line-up with two new 802.11ac access points which allow network administrators, resellers and businesses to deploy a high-speed …
Tips for improving your cyber security
With cyber threats around the globe evolving and becoming more sophisticated, evidenced by the recent data breach at retailer Target, it is important that consumers protect …
Cisco expands wireless LAN portfolio
Wireless networks have become a quintessential component for businesses, providing much more than basic connectivity. With the increasing adoption of 802.11ac, organizations …
Over half of Android users fail to lock their phones
An ad hoc survey conducted by Google’s anti-abuse research lead Elie Bursztein has shown that over half of Android users don’t lock their phones in any meaningful …
Working with the Toshiba FlashAir II wireless SD card
With storage prices declining and the popularity of SD cards increasing, some computer makers are incorporating SD card readers into their machines. I find myself using them …
You can now buy smartphones with preinstalled spyware
Did you know that instead of installing a spying app on a target’s phone, you can now gift them one with the app already preinstalled on it? MTechnology LTD has released …
Backdoor in Samsung Galaxy devices discovered
The developers of Replicant, a “fully free/libre version of Android”, have discovered a backdoor in a number of Samsung Galaxy devices that could allow attackers …
Rbrute Trojan hacks Wi-Fi routers to help spread Sality
Researchers from Russian AV company Dr. Web have recently analyzed a Trojan that hacks Wi-Fi routers in order to facilitate the spreading of the infamous Sality malware …
Google Glass offers additional security to ATM users
Taking photos with a wink, checking one’s calendar with a glance of the right eye, reading text messages — the multinational cooperation Google wants to make it …