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Recent incidents, such as the hijacking of accounts belonging to Google-owned security firm Mandiant, serve as stark reminders of the importance of robust security measures, particularly Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). A review of the attack Mandiant’s investigation into the compromise of its X account sheds light on the vulnerability posed by relying solely on passwords for...

In today’s digital age, ensuring secure and private communications over the internet is paramount. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a widely adopted technology that allows users to create secure connections to another network over the internet. One of the most robust protocols used in VPNs is IPSec (Internet Protocol Security). This blog post delves into...

In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount for businesses, and RELIANOID, a leader in the Application Delivery Controller market, is dedicated to ensuring secure traffic delivery. Recognizing the critical importance of security, RELIANOID integrates robust security measures directly into the application management process, ensuring that only safe traffic reaches backend systems. The Importance of Edge...

Regarding IT infrastructure, open systems technologies have become a cornerstone for businesses seeking flexibility, interoperability, and cost-efficiency. One standout in this domain is RELIANOID. As a robust load balancing solution, RELIANOID leverages open systems technologies to offer unparalleled performance and value. This blog post delves into why RELIANOID is a cost-effective option for businesses of...

We are excited to announce the release of RELIANOID 7.4.0 (Community Edition), bringing several significant enhancements, critical bug fixes, and new features to improve the overall user experience. Changelog New features: [system] UEFI support Improvements: [gui] several web GUI improvements [system] seamless upgrade from CEv7 to EEv8 [core] advanced best QA practices applied [core] improve...

The internet is teeming with cybercriminals eager to exploit any vulnerability in your system. They target personal information for malicious purposes, which can be catastrophic for businesses where privacy and data integrity are paramount. According to a recent survey, 63% of businesses fall victim to cybercrimes, with small businesses and healthcare systems being particularly vulnerable....

For businesses in a competitive environment, downtime is not an option. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, maintaining the availability of your services is paramount to ensuring customer satisfaction and business continuity. However, disasters, whether natural or technological, can strike at any moment, threatening the uptime of your data centers and the...

We are excited to announce the release of RELIANOID Load Balancer Enterprise Edition 8.1, which introduces a range of enhancements and bug fixes to improve the overall performance, usability, and reliability of the system. This release focuses on optimizing the graphical user interface (GUI), refining core functionalities, and strengthening the underlying system architecture to better...

The rise of smart shoppers is transforming the retail landscape, with significant spikes in online retail sales, especially during events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These high-traffic days are designed to attract deal-seekers with an array of online bargains available within just 24 hours. But is your infrastructure ready to handle the influx of...

At the end of October 2023, the UK’s national treasure, the British Library, faced a significant disruption to its services due to an IT outage. However, it soon emerged that the venerable institution had fallen victim to a ransomware cyber attack orchestrated by the Rhysida gang. This malicious act resulted in the theft and subsequent...

The Netdev 0x18 Conference, held from July 15th to 19th, 2024, in Santa Clara, California, brought together leading minds in Linux networking for a week of insightful presentations, technical sessions, and networking opportunities. Hosted at Intel’s Santa Clara campus, the event was a hub of innovation and collaboration, focusing on the latest advancements in Linux...

The CrowdStrike Outage: Unpacking the Largest IT Disruption in History In a dramatic turn of events, a software update from CrowdStrike, a leading U.S. cybersecurity firm, has precipitated what is being termed the largest IT outage in history. The update, meant to enhance security, instead caused widespread chaos, disrupting critical services across the globe. This...

In the interconnected world of modern healthcare, the integrity and security of IT systems are paramount. Recent events, such as the ransomware attack on hospitals across Romania, underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures within healthcare organizations. This incident serves as a poignant reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate security practices and the...

We are thrilled to announce the release of RELIANOID Load Balancer Community Edition (CE) version 7.3, now based on the robust Debian 12.6 (codename “bookworm”). This new version brings a host of improvements and essential bug fixes, ensuring an even more reliable and efficient load balancing solution for our users. See below! Changelog Improvements: [system]...

In recent years, the healthcare industry has grappled with numerous challenges, ranging from heightened security threats to revenue disruptions. Amidst these complexities, employee burnout has emerged as a critical concern, particularly affecting healthcare professionals. Addressing burnout is not only vital for retaining skilled professionals but also essential for maintaining the quality of patient care. This...

A severe Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability has been recently identified in OpenSSH’s server (sshd) on glibc-based Linux systems. This high-severe flaw, assigned CVE-2024-6387, poses a significant security risk as it allows unauthenticated remote code execution as root. This discovery follows another significant vulnerability identified in the XZ Utils library just a few months...

The past twelve months have been a transformative journey for RELIANOID, marked by innovation, expansion, and remarkable achievements. As a company with over 15 years of experience in developing top-tier load balancing solutions, we’ve embarked on a new chapter: creating the next generation of load balancers. Our team, now distributed across America, Europe, and Asia,...

The quest for secure communication channels has been relentless in the realm of cybersecurity, where every digital interaction can potentially be intercepted or compromised. One pivotal solution that emerged from this pursuit is the Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol, a cornerstone of modern encryption techniques. Developed in 1976 by Whitfield Diffie and Martin Hellman, this method...

We are excited to announce the release of RELIANOID Enterprise Edition v8.0. This major update introduces a host of new features, enhancements, and optimizations designed to provide robust performance, security, and ease of use. Below, the details of what’s new and improved in this release. Message from our CTO Hi everyone! We’ve just released RELIANOID...

Load balancing is a crucial aspect of high-performance computing (HPC) systems that allows for the equitable distribution of computational tasks across available processors. As we move towards exascale computing, effective load balancing becomes even more critical to leverage the full potential of HPC systems. To address this challenge, a recent study by the Department of...

Cyber threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. One of the most common ways that cybercriminals gain access to sensitive data and systems is through vulnerabilities in software applications. These vulnerabilities are often discovered by researchers or cybercriminals themselves, who then exploit them to gain unauthorized access to systems. Traditional approach Traditionally,...

On March 19, 2024, a research team led by Prof. Dr. Christian Rossow at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany unveiled a significant security threat. This threat exploited a widespread vulnerability found in application-layer services that utilize the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). Tracked through the identifier CVE-2024-2169, this vulnerability posed a serious...

We’re excited to announce the release of RELIANOID Load Balancer Enterprise Version 6.2.34, introducing some improvements and bugfixing. Below are the detailed release notes: Changelog Improvements: [letsencrypt] automated backup-recovery for autorenewed certificates [system] add _checkupgrades_ support for major upgrades Bugfixes: [letsencrypt] fix certificates corruption during cluster synchronization [lslb] fix http services ordering [system] fix cherokee...

Briefly about VMware EAP vulnerability VMware, a leading provider of virtualization and cloud computing software and services, has issued a critical security advisory urging users to take immediate action following the discovery of vulnerabilities in its Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP). This plugin, deprecated as of March 2021, is integral for enabling direct login to vSphere’s...