Compromised Passwords – There’s More Than What You See It’s March 29th, I’m using MyFitnessPal from Under Armour to help with meal planning, when I receive a message that my account was compromised. My username, e-mail, and password, along with 150 million other unfortunate users, was stolen. Well, not the clear password, but rather its hashed version. But still, depending on … [Read more...]
Dear Journal and the Evil Twin Access Point
Dear Journal, It’s 7 o’clock in the morning and I don’t know about you, but I slept like a baby last night, and I didn’t even need Melatonin. Fully charged (no pun intended), I’m ready to rock-’n’-roll today and take a ride on the red double-decker bus. I’ve waited my entire life for this, it’s a UK icon. London buses were not always red. Before 1907, different routes had … [Read more...]
WatchGuard’s Firebox T15 Wins Editor’s Choice Award and Five Stars from IT Pro
The verdict is in on the WatchGuard Firebox T15, and according to IT Pro, “the Firebox T15 is a remarkable little appliance that looks to have every security angle covered. Combine this prowess with its low price and it earns a well-deserved IT Pro Editor's Choice award.” In a recent product review, the experts at IT Pro awarded the Firebox T15 with an esteemed five-star rating … [Read more...]
Dear Journal and the Man-in-the-Middle Attack
Dear Journal, This is where my journey begins. 35,000 feet in the air and as soon as he’s able he powers me on, AGAIN. Whatever happened to “Sorry for a delayed reply, I was on a plane!” Come on man, enjoy 9½ hours of uninterrupted time staring into the clouds, reading that in-flight magazine, or better yet catching up on your sleep! Nope, he’s not listening to me as he’s is … [Read more...]
T35-W Wins High Praise from ChannelPro Network for Easy-to-Use Interface and Comprehensive Feature Set
If you read ChannelPro Network, keep an eye out for a bright red Firebox in the May print issue. The channel magazine recently reviewed the Firebox T35-W, our tabletop UTM appliance for mid-sized SMBs, and had many good things to say about the appliance’s interface and features. The reviewer was especially pleased with how easy it was to set up the T35-W and how simple the … [Read more...]
