Online security should be a priority for everyone, especially those who are constantly connected to the internet. Individuals, businesses, and government institutions have to practice active and persistent online security to prevent attacks that could cause more than just financial losses. One simply has to check the news on personal data theft, ransomware attacks against hospitals, and government hacking to learn about the dangers of online attacks.   INTERPOL recently repor

IPAM (IP Address Management) is a collection of tools for efficiently monitoring, managing, and controlling IP addresses within the network. Developed by and for network administrators, it is a recommended tool for enterprises and organizations of any size. Its role in maintaining network connectivity while protecting it from unexpected disruptions and attacks is essential.   Connectbase, a US-based company that offers a platform for buying and selling network services worldw

The war in Ukraine has devastated the country since Russia’s initial attack in 2022. After more than three years with little to no end in sight, major cities in Ukraine, such as Kyiv, Donetsk, and Kharkiv, have suffered infrastructure and human losses. Civilians caught in the conflict are greatly affected as they cope with these losses and damages.   Unfortunately, losses in Ukraine reached beyond the physical, as its online resources were also affected. According to Kentik ,

Network security is not just for network managers and administrators. Everyone should be fully aware of the potential attacks that could cause stolen data and financial losses. It’s as simple as clicking and downloading an infected email attachment to launch malware. Hackers are always on the lookout for their next victims, and they will take advantage of any vulnerabilities they find.   Case in point: Latrodectus malware - a dangerous malware that specializes in stealing ban

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a numerical or alphanumeric identifier assigned to every device connected to a network. An iPhone, as soon as it connects to Wi-Fi, will have a unique IP address, as the network controls the services available for the device. Browsers and other online services also use the IP address to control the online service requested. Finding the iPhone IP Address While on Wi-Fi Locating your IP address while connected to a private or public Wi-Fi is

Pakistan’s national telecommunications company, Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd., was recently under a suspected state-sponsored attack. This attack was conducted as a possible cyber-espionage against the country. Specifically, the attack targets Pakistan’s critical telecommunications infrastructure. The attack successfully infiltrated the state telecommunications company with controls and access through a familiar IP address previously associated with prior attacks.

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a very important component for any device in order to connect to the local network and the internet. Whether wired or wireless, an IP address is needed in order for the network to properly identify the device and connect it to the services the device requires.   This is the reason why an error message “failed to obtain IP address” on any device will mean that the device cannot be connected to the network as well as the internet. For an ave

Cogent Communications recently announced  a secured notes offer of $174.4 million backed by their IPv4 assets as collateral. Nearly a year ago, Cogent also made the same secured notes offer of $206 million  using the same assets as collateral to attract lenders and other investors. It’s a unique form of collateral because it’s nowhere near the traditional form of assets. But it’s an asset nonetheless and assures lenders that the company is in good faith in terms of payment. A