Systems
-
Blog
The answer to data center sustainability? Industry rallies around light-based networking systems
Light-based networking could be a boon for sustainability in the data center industry, though experts have warned ITPro that it won’t be a silver bullet amid spiraling power consumption. A branch of photonics, the science of light waves, this form of networking allows for the transferral of data in a much more energy-efficient manner as it avoids the loss of…
Read More » -
Blog
Most Reliable Central Air Conditioning Systems
Because there are so many variables—including your local climate, your home’s size and design, how the system is installed, and construction of the ductwork—Consumer Reports doesn’t test central air conditioning systems. Instead, we estimate the reliability of major brands on the market by asking our members about their experiences with the AC systems they purchased and had installed. Historically, members…
Read More » -
Blog
Apple is offering rewards of up to $1 million to find critical flaws in its private AI cloud systems
Apple is offering a $1 million (£770,000) bounty for flaws that could be used by hackers to run code in Private Cloud Compute (PCC), the cloud system used to power advanced AI features that can’t run on device. Bug bounty programs are a popular way for technology companies to incentivise security researchers to seek out vulnerabilities in their code, offering…
Read More » -
Blog
Casio reports IT systems failure after weekend network breach
Japanese tech giant Casio has suffered a cyberattack after an unauthorized actor accessed its networks on October 5, causing system disruption that impacted some of its services. The disclosure comes from Casio Computer, the parent company of the Casio brand, widely known for its watches, calculators, musical instruments, cameras, and other electronics. “Casio Computer Co., Ltd. confirmed on October 5 of…
Read More » -
Blog
Best Sump Pump Backup Systems of 2024
Our tests use rising water levels to recreate a main system failure. Flow rates are measured based on a 10-foot vertical lift, with each pump hooked up to a 10-foot vertical discharge pipe. Testers determine the flow rate by weighing a collection barrel before and after our tests to calculate gallons per minute. For battery-powered units, each model is tested…
Read More » -
Blog
Network Rail confirms cyber attack on Wi-Fi systems at UK train stations
A host of railway stations across the UK have been impacted by a cyber attack that saw commuters met with messages on terror attacks. The incident is believed to have affected the rail operator’s Wi-Fi at 19 stations in total, including London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and more. Commuters first encountered ominous messages after logging into…
Read More » -
Blog
7 Best Enterprise CRM Systems For Your Business in 2024
Best for social media and online marketing: Zoho CRM Best CRM offering visual pipelines: Pipedrive Best CRM provider for project management: Insightly Best CRM offering a robust free version: HubSpot Best CRM for custom automations: monday CRM Best CRM for enterprise sales teams: Salesforce Best CRM offering team collaboration: Bitrix24 Enterprise CRM software are customer relationship management platforms specifically designed…
Read More » -
Blog
Vendor Spotlight: Intruder Systems – Comparitech
Intruder Systems is a cybersecurity company. The company specializes in vulnerability management, offering cloud-based tools that help organizations identify, manage, and reduce security risks in their IT infrastructure. In this spotlight, we will give you a breakdown of how the company came about, its founders, and key milestones in its timeline. We will then look at the company’s products and…
Read More » -
Blog
Korea’s Hanon Systems notifies employees of data breach that compromised SSNs, contact info
South Korea’s Hanon Systems over the weekend confirmed it notified 1,205 Americans of a July 2024 data breach that compromised names, Social Security numbers, and contact information. Ransomware group Hunters International claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it stole more than 1.6 million files, or 2.3 TB of data. Hanon’s notice to victims states, “On July 21, 2024, HS was…
Read More » -
Blog
Cicada3301 ransomware’s Linux encryptor targets VMware ESXi systems
Image: Midjourney A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named Cicada3301 has already listed 19 victims on its extortion portal, as it quickly attacked companies worldwide. The new cybercrime operation is named after the mysterious 2012-2014 online/real-world game that involved elaborate cryptographic puzzles and used the same logo for promotion on cybercrime forums. However, it is unlikely there’s a connection between the…
Read More »
