Tom Henderson
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Bloomington, IN, United States
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REVIEW: Mojo wireless intrusion prevention system
Mojo's wireless access points can ID and mitigate threats and trigger alerts. → Read More
Vulnerability in Intel’s AMT could leave you open to attack
Intel issued a security advisory last week saying its AMT, Standard Manageability (ISM) and Small Business Technology (SBT) firmware versions 6 to 11.6 have a vulnerability. → Read More
Net neutrality is net new revenue
Rolling back net neutrality rules will spawn record shareholder returns and telco empires—and destroy the original concept of the internet. → Read More
Security certificates gone wrong
Some websites, including one secured by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, fail in their use of security certificates. → Read More
Virtual assistants hear everything, so watch what you say. I’m not kidding
Virtual assistants such as Google Home and Amazon Echo lack security guards, raising questions about safety and privacy. → Read More
The IoT of bricks: Someone is bricking insecure IoT devices
BrickerBot takes IoT security into its own hands. It finds vulnerable IoT devices and disables them, creating potentially dangerous situations. → Read More
Linux Mint 18.1: Mostly smooth, but some sharp edges
A review of the latest version of Ubuntu-based operating system offers long-term support. → Read More
10 practical privacy tips for the post-privacy internet
ISPs and providers can now sell your personal data thanks to the U.S. Congress. Here’s what you can do to maintain your online privacy. → Read More
The insecurities list: 10 ways to improve cybersecurity
Cybersecurity threats are more prevalent than ever. But there are some basic things you can do to protect your company and your users. → Read More
Review: VMware vSphere gets much-needed facelift
vSphere 6.5 is easy to install, sports a new VM management console and takes a stab at Docker integration. → Read More
Pwn2Own 2017: Your stuff as mincemeat
Security teams gathered at Pwn2Own 2017 to hack your favorite software and found plenty of bugs, proving nothing is foolproof. → Read More
After the WikiLeaks dump: Do nothing
Don’t panic about WikiLeaks. If someone wants to hack your system, they will find a way. Your best option: Continue your security best practices. → Read More
Checklist for choosing a small cloud host or ISP
Use this checklist to select a cloud host or ISP—and prevent future problems. → Read More
Mobile World Congress 2017: Mobility monsters
GSMA has brought everything mobile to Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, painting a picture of mobile world domination. → Read More
REVIEW: Deep dive into Windows Server 2016
In this review, we will go through the various new and improved features of Windows Server 2016. We found that many of them worked as advertised, while others weren’t totally baked yet. → Read More
Outrageous: $475 to repair the S key on a MacBook Air
Without Apple Care, a broken S key on a MacBook Air turns into an outrageous $475 repair. → Read More
Harbinger of The Great Internet Wall arrives
President Trump’s executive order on immigration puts non-U.S. citizens’ data in jeopardy. → Read More
The latest database attacks: Tips of the icebergs
MongoDB, ElasticSearch and Hadoop have been hit by ransomware. This is just the beginning of such attacks. → Read More
Windows 10 peeping: Microsoft fails to understand the uproar
With each new Windows update malady, Microsoft loses the confidence of users who might otherwise find value in the product. → Read More
Rated insecurity: Faux Cat 6 cable sold on Amazon
Some Amazon sellers offer Cat 5 and Cat 6 Ethernet cable for cheap, but it is insecure—isn’t UL- or TIA-approved and is at risk for starting a fire. → Read More