Technical difficulties associated with the creation of new ransomware variants to target Linux and Unix, and VMware ESXi systems, may have forced the Babuk ransomware gang to change up their tactics, according to new research by McAfee researcher Thibault Seret and Noël Keijzer, a digital forensics and incident response specialist at Dutch security firm Northwave. […]
Archives for 2021
Cisco preps now for the hybrid workforce
Work-from employees will no longer be treated as a second-class citizen, which means they will get best-in-class technology including SD-WAN appliances, cellular backup alternatives, zero trust security support and maybe even battery backup. That’s at least part of the plan for hybrid workers now and moving forward, said Cisco’s Todd Nightingale, executive vice president and […]
Tableau, the data behind the information
Where SQL shines in analytics, queries, and calculations, Tableau is a visual tool for representing data points in a way that is meaningful but more importantly accessible to the less tech-savvy users. If you’ve ever pen asked to create a pie chart or wanted to show sales forecasts for your team in line or bar […]
ransomware as a service (RaaS)
What is ransomware as a service (RaaS)? Ransomware as a service (RaaS) is the offering of pay-for-use malware. It is created for extortion over stolen or encrypted data, known as ransomware. The author of the ransomware makes the software available to customers called affiliates, who use the software to hold people’s data hostage with little […]
What’s New in VMware Horizon 8 v2106 & v2103
News What’s New in VMware Horizon 8 v2106 & v2103 By Tom Fenton 07/28/2021 VMware released Horizon 8 version 2106 on July 15, 2021, and v2103 on March23, 2021. Usually, I like to write an article about each VMware release but as these are rather minor releases, I will combine them into a single article. […]
Basics of SaaS testing, challenges and strategies
As SaaS grows in popularity and usefulness across organizations, the testing community can also expect an uptick in SaaS testing opportunities. Gartner estimates that SaaS spending eclipsed the $100 million mark in 2020 and will continue to grow exponentially in the coming years. The SaaS method of delivery has many complex testing implications. Teams will […]
Feds’ demand for software standards could boost enterprise security
Enterprises can look for more transparency from software vendors after the Biden Administration’s recent mandate that software bills of materials be provided by companies attempting to do business with the federal government. Software bills of materials, frequently abbreviated to SBOMs, aren’t a new concept. The idea comes from the manufacturing sector, where it’s often crucial […]
Top vulnerabilities target perimeter devices
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its Australian and US counterparts have today published an advisory highlighting the most widely exploited common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) of the year so far, and the 30 most exploited of 2020. The three agencies said that given the ongoing pandemic and the associated pivot to remote […]
What admins need to know about CMG client authentication
While many workers have transitioned to a remote work routine, IT’s job hasn’t wavered: keep company devices maintained no matter where they are. The coronavirus pandemic sent untold numbers of employees to work from home, making it more difficult to ensure work laptops stay compliant and uphold a security baseline. To help with this endeavor, […]
HP buys remote software specialist Teradici
HP has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Teradici, a specialist in remote computing software that enables users to securely access high-performance computing from any PC, Chromebook or tablet. The tech giant says the purchase will enhance its capabilities in the Personal Systems category, helping it to deliver new compute models and services tailored for […]