Introduction Repetitive tasks are ripe for automation. It is common for developers and system administrators to automate routine tasks like health checks and file backups with shell scripts. However, as those tasks become more complex, shell scripts may become harder to maintain. Fortunately, we can use Python instead of shell scripts for automation. Python provides […]
In a dedicated denial of service (DDoS) attack, massive amounts of illegitimate traffic is sent to a specific website or server to overwhelm its bandwidth and cause it to shut down. At their core, DDoS attacks work by overwhelming a target system or network with a large volume of requests from multiple sources. These requests […]
It’s all fun and games over the holidays, but is your young gamer safe from the darker side of the action? As Christmas draws nearer, parents are handling a barrage of requests from their kids for the latest gaming titles and consoles. Despite gathering macro-economic headwinds, US consumers are set to increase their total retail […]
First, there was Cisco StackWise® Virtual, providing the ability to virtualize two connected switches into a single virtual switch. Now there’s the next generation of technology, developed by Cisco IOS XE engineers, with an array of new benefits. The biggest benefit is that this virtualization technology can now run over optical fiber, so switches can […]
For any startup, having a mobile application is of paramount importance. On the other hand, mobile app development companies, too, are curious to help entrepreneurs develop a bespoke solution quickly and accurately. While building a customized software tool could cost businesspersons an arm and a leg, clone app development could be the best bet at […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding 36 Chinese high-tech companies, including makers of aviation equipment, chemicals and computer chips, to an export controls blacklist, citing concerns over national security, U.S. interests and human rights. The inclusion of the companies in the trade “Entity List” means that export licenses will likely be denied for any […]
Hybrid and multicloud initiatives will continue to shape enterprise IT in 2023, and the impact on data-center networking will be felt across key areas including security, management, and operations. Network teams are investing in technologies such as SD-WAN and SASE, expanding automation initiatives, and focusing on skills development as more workloads and applications span cloud […]
Image: puhhha/Shutterstock Almost three-quarters (74%) of developers are actively looking for new roles or are open to fresh opportunities, according to research. Younger developers are more likely to be actively looking for their next role. The highest percentage of active job seekers is in the 20-24 year-old cohort (27%), with 21% for 25-34 year-olds, 17% […]
podcast December 16, 2022 Mastadon, holographic wormholes, and AI the writes comedy and code. It’s that time of year again. We’re heading towards the end with a new beginning around the corner. Something we’ll probably remember about December 2022 is all the interesting tech that’s catching on. On today’s podcast, Ben Popper and Matt Kiernander […]
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DOUG. Wireless spyware, credit card skimming, and patches galore. All that, and more, on the Naked Security podcast. [MUSICAL MODEM] Welcome to the podcast, everybody. I am Doug Aamoth; he is Paul Ducklin. Paul, how do you do? DUCK. I’m very well, Doug. Cold, but well. DOUG. It’s freezing here too, and everyone is sick… but that’s December […]