MonoPrice CMR cable fails UL tests
After testing samples of Monoprice’s CMR (riser) cable, UL stated that the cable may pose a fire hazard
Network Engineering Resources
Product and software reviews as well as Certification topics, education resources for ISP-focused and network-focused readers. New Product launches
Microsoft certifications quick video
A video to get back in the swing of things. I talk about Microsoft certifications.
IOt files:update your Hue bulbs
Four years ago, security researchers showed how a flying drone could hack an entire room full of Philips Hue smart light bulbs from outside a building, by setting off a virus-like chain reaction that jumped from bulb to bulb. Today, we’re learning that vulnerability never got fully fixed https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/5/21123491/philips-hue-bulb-hack-hub-firmware-patch-update
iOT files: Your GE refrigerator and RFID
Apparently, some of the new GE refrigerators and their filters use an RFID chip to validate if the water filter is genuine or not.
Cisco patches firewall bug
The vulnerability is caused by a glitch in the way Cisco’s software handles Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication
CryptoTrust OnlyKey
The product package forms an envelope making it difficult to tamper with the packaging without showing visible signs
Guest Article:Routers can catch viruses
Our friends over at TechWarn have their take on routers vulnerable to virus attacks
Fluke Networks explains fiber polarity
Polarity defines direction of flow, such as the direction of a magnetic field or an electrical current. In fiber optics
Monoprice 10,000mAh battery pack for usb devices
Monoprice has a good deal on a 10,000 mAh battery. This is great for conferences, road trips, a day at the beach, or anywhere you need to charge your phone or other small portable devices. Even includes free standard shipping. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15120
Wi-Tek Poe switch review soon
Review of this switch coming soon
Mikrotik Router OS 6.46.2 is out
Notables from the changelog of Mikrotik RouterOS 6.46.2 released January 14th 2020
Whats new in CentOS8?
Cockpit web console is available by default in CentOS 8. Support for up to 4PB of physical memory. Nginx 1.14 is now available in the core repository. PHP version 7.2 is the default PHP version. Python 3.6 is the default Python version. Wayland is the default display server. nftables has replaced iptables to be the … Read more