New Products of the Week 10.31.16
October 31, 2016
Network World – NSFOCUS Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). Key features: The NGIPS is a comprehensive threat protection solution that uses an innovative, multi-layered approach to block intrusions, prevent breaches and safeguard critical assets.
Internet attack disrupts major websites
October 21, 2016
San Antonio Express-News – Major websites were inaccessible to users across the nation on Friday after a company that serves as an internet switchboard said it was under attack.
Major U.S. websites disrupted by cyberattacks
October 21, 2016
Seattle Times – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud, Sony’s PlayStation Network, Amazon and The […]
Hackers disrupt major websites across US using new weapons
October 21, 2016
The Business Standard – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York Times. […]
Internet attack spreads, disrupting major websites
October 21, 2016
Gulf News – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swathes of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the Internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York Times. The […]
Hackers Used New Weapons to Disrupt Major Websites Across U.S.
October 21, 2016
The New York Times – Major websites were inaccessible to people across wide swaths of the United States on Friday after a company that manages crucial parts of the internet’s infrastructure said it was under attack. Users reported sporadic problems reaching several websites, including Twitter, Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Reddit, Etsy, SoundCloud and The New York […]
What We Know About Friday’s Massive East Coast Internet Outage
October 21, 2016
Wired – Friday morning is prime time for some casual news reading, tweeting, and general Internet browsing, but you may have had some trouble accessing your usual sites and services this morning and throughout the day, from Spotify and Reddit to the New York Times and even good ol’ WIRED.com. For that, you can thank […]
Social Media Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
October 20, 2016
IT Business Edge – Social networking has become an integral part of everyday business and life. It’s how we communicate and where we get our news. Marketing utilizes social media to promote products and services. The NFL even live broadcasts games and fan interaction on Twitter. The majority of Americans are active on social media, […]
10 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Security Policy and Posture
October 19, 2016
IT Business Edge – Social media is a culmination of tons of information being converged in one location, which makes it a vulnerable target. As Andre Bagrin, CEO of My Digital Shield points out, when phone calls, video conference information, pictures, chat logs, etc. are all stored in a central location via social media, a […]
NSFOCUS Introduces Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System
October 17, 2016
Cyber Security Trend – Today at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai, NSFOCUS, an intelligent hybrid security solutions provider, announced the release of its Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). NSFOCUS’ NGIPS delivers an intelligent, multi-layered approach to identify and block known, zero-day and advanced persistent threats. NGIPS, in concert with the Cloud Security Platform, and […]
