hardware
LynuxWorks releases a rootkit detection system
LynuxWorks announced the RDS5201, a new product to help detect the rootkit. Built on the LynxSecure 5.2 separation kernel and hypervisor, this small-form-factor appliance has …
USB “condom” protects from mobile device juice jacking
A group of Georgia Tech researchers has created quite a stir at this year’s Black Hat conference when they showcased chargers capable of installing malware on iPhones, …
Self-healing BIOS security from HP
HP announced HP BIOSphere with SureStart technology, a self-healing security solution created to help organizations better manage risk and protect user and IT productivity. HP …
Researchers create undetectable layout-level hardware Trojans
The fact that most of computer hardware is produced outside the US and Europe has long presented a worry for the governments of those countries and for the companies and …
Proof-based system to secure the car
The digital systems in today’s connected car, including engine, infotainment and telematics systems, provide communications, numerous conveniences, information, safety, …
Why the iPhone fingerprint reader is a good idea
Two new iPhones have been announced. According to Apple’s presentation, the most common way to secure a device is with a passcode and about half of smartphone users do …
Fast USB 3.0 flash drives from Toshiba
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched an updated range of Super Speed USB 3.0 flash memory USB drives. The TransMemory-EX IITM drives feature increased read and write speeds …
Intel releases new technologies for cloud datacenters
Intel introduced a portfolio of datacenter products and technologies for cloud service providers looking to drive greater efficiency and flexibility into their infrastructure …
Barracuda launches Barracuda Firewall X100 and X101
Barracuda Networks announced the new Barracuda Firewall X100 and X101, next-generation firewalls designed for small businesses. Barracuda also released new firmware, version …
Privacy case makes your phone untrackable
With all the recent revelations about NSA’s long cyber reach and the (in)voluntary involvement of big Internet companies and US telecoms in its many surveillance …
WatchGuard updates email and web security appliance
WatchGuard Technologies introduced the WatchGuard XCS 880, which is designed to meet the email and web-based content security needs of large enterprises. Delivering 20 percent …
Smart building security: Threats, tips and tricks
Martin Lee is the Technical Lead, Threat Intelligence at Cisco. In this interview he discusses the critical security threats to smart buildings, the features of a robust and …