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We are excited to introduce RELIANOID 6.2.32 Load Balancer (Enterprise Edition) on the February 5th, 2024, showcasing a series of improvements and critical bug fixes to fortify system security and enhance overall performance. Changelog Improvements: [system] Enhanced SNMP support [system] Snmp traps support for notifications [system] Product specific RELIANOID MIB file [system] SSH service hardening...

In the vast landscape of network management, standardization and interoperability are paramount. One integral aspect that enables vendors to carve their niche in this domain is the acquisition of a Private Enterprise Number (PEN) issued by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). In this blog post, we explore why having a PEN is crucial for...

The widespread adoption of virtualization in recent years has revolutionized the efficiency and scalability of IT infrastructure, offering cost-effective solutions to businesses. While over 90% of organizations have embraced server virtualization, the increasing use of various virtualization types, including desktop, application, and storage, has raised concerns about the associated security risks. Is Virtualization a Security...

Cybercriminal tactics like phishing and social engineering, commonly employed to infect critical systems with malware or ransomware, have surged to epidemic levels, with no signs of abating. It is predicted a nearly 70% increase in the global cost of cybercrime over the next five years, reaching $13.82 trillion (European) dollars by 2028. The repercussions of...

A critical vulnerability has been identified in SSH ProxyCommand, marked as CVE-2023-51385, with a severity rating of 9.8 on the CVSS scale. This flaw poses a significant risk, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through shell injection on vulnerable servers. Let’s delve into the details of this vulnerability, its potential impact, and the necessary...

In a recent incident (last 3rd January), Orange Spain encountered a significant internet outage due to a cyberattack that targeted the company’s RIPE account. The threat actor, identified as ‘Snow,’ exploited vulnerabilities to misconfigure Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing and Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) settings, illustrating the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Understanding BGP...

RELIANOID Community Edition Release v7.1 is a leap in functionality and stability. See what’s new: Changelog The improvements achieved with this release are: [system] Based on Debian Bookworm 12.4 [system] Enhanced SNMP support [system] optimize for lighter ISO dependencies [core] Improved static code analysis [core] Fixed Perl documentation syntax [api] API 4.0.3 and updated API...

The global internet user base continues its upward trajectory, reaching 5.16 billion users in 2023, marking nearly a 2% increase from the previous year. This growth, fueled by the momentum gained during the pandemic and the continuous evolution of social networks, underscores the entrenched habits of internet consumption worldwide. These insights are gleaned from the...

Emerging threats demand continuous attention to fortify businesses against potential vulnerabilities. Recently, researchers uncovered a critical flaw in the SSH cryptographic network protocol, identified as CVE-2023-48795. Known as the Terrapin attack, this vulnerability poses a significant risk by allowing attackers to compromise the security of SSH connections. Decoding the Terrapin Attack Unearthed by researchers at...