Matias Vangsnes

Internet, communication and the concept of open source

The old and dirty February, 2012

Damballa Integrates with HP ArcSight Logger to Collect DNS Evidence for Detecting Advanced Threats

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

ATLANTA–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Damballa Inc., the company transforming the fight against cyber threats, today announced the successful deployment of its integration of Damballa Failsafe with HP ArcSight Logger for capturing real-time streams of DNS logs. DNS traffic often provides critical evidence that can help network security professionals discover stealthy and targeted attacks on corporate networks. [...]

.Net still second best to .com, say domain investors

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

When forced to choose an alternative, most go with .net. If a domain investor can’t get the .com for a domain name but has to choose a secondary gTLD, they choose .net 62% of the time. That’s based on 1,137 survey responses in Domain Name Wire’s 7th annual industry survey. Survey respondents are asked: “If [...]

FCC Commissioner: Ending ICANN Could Lead to "an Engineering Morass"

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

As network service providers continue to explore ways to monetize new value from their networks, systems and marketing assets, two key points have emerged: First, network service providers can add value to new applications and services by securely exposing their network capabilities through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs); second, understanding which network capabilities hold the most [...]

Yahoo! scared! of! dot! brand! squatters!

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Yahoo is worried about unscrupulous domain name registrars trying to cybersquat on its brands. In an exasperated letter to ICANN this week, the web firm said it is still not convinced that the organisation’s new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) programme provides enough safeguards against squatters holding so-called “dot-brand” domains hostage. The new gTLD programme allows [...]

CADNA Supports the Multi-Stakeholder Model of Internet Governance

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

To: NATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORS WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) appreciates and supports the U.S. government‘s commitment to the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance, and to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). CADNA finds disturbing the recent discussion about efforts to undermine ICANN’s authority [...]

Centrify Gets Linux Mint-y Fresh; Announces First Free Commercial Active …

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

SUNNYVALE, CA, Feb 29, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) – Centrify Corporation, the leading provider of security and compliance solutions that centrally control, secure and audit access to cross-platform systems, mobile devices and applications using Active Directory, today announced that its Centrify Express 2012 for Linux offering now supports the recently released Linux Mint 12 operating [...]

Mobile Linux: It’s not just Android anymore

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

February 28, 2012, 8:23 PM — The mobile world has been good to Linux, whose Android derivative has enjoyed a success that few could have predicted just a few short years ago. And indeed, until very recently, Android was Linux‘s main contender in the mobile world. Yes, there have been others coming and going–LiMo, Maemo, [...]

ScaleXtreme Cloud-Based Patch Management Open for New Customers

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

SAN MATEO, Calif. — ScaleXtreme, the leading provider of server automation products for the distributed data center, has opened access to its recently launched cloud-based patch management automation solution for use in public cloud machines, virtual machines and physical servers. Anyone can now signup for ScaleXtreme and begin scanning their servers for operating system vulnerabilities. [...]

Hands-on with FXI’s Cotton Candy, now available for pre-order (video)

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

FXI Launches Cotton Candy Developers Site, Take Pre-Orders TRONDHEIM, Norway and BARCELONA, Spain -26 Feb. 2012 @ Showstoppers MWC – FXI Technologies, Inc. today introduced the launch of cstick.com, a community website and technical forum where Cotton Candy development units are immediately available for pre-order. “The world is anxiously awaiting Cotton Candy’s release,” said Borgar [...]

Ubuntu for Android Demoed on Motorola Atrix 2

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

February 27th, 2012 by Sarah Silbert, LAPTOP Staff Writer   As promised, Canonical is on hand at MWC 2012 to demo Ubuntu for Android. This solution gives Android smartphone owners full access to the Ubuntu operating system when their handset is docked and connected to an external monitor. Best of all, Android applications are still available [...]

Malware increasingly uses DNS to avoid detection, experts say

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

IDG News Service – The number of malware threats that receive instructions from attackers through DNS is expected to increase, and most companies are not currently scanning for such activity on their networks, security experts said at the RSA Conference 2012 on Tuesday. There are many channels that attackers use for communicating with their botnets, [...]

Ubuntu for Android positively surprising

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Ubuntu, the company best known for its distribution of Linux has now opened its doors to Android, with its full desktop OS implemented with Android’s mobile OS. With a new beginning and Ubuntu for Android prototypes to speak of, the Android phone has now become not just a phone but also so much more! How [...]

Malware increasingly uses DNS as command and control channel to avoid detection, experts say

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The number of malware threats that receive instructions from attackers through DNS is expected to increase, and most companies are not currently scanning for such activity on their networks, security experts said at the RSA Conference 2012 on Tuesday. There are many channels that attackers use for communicating with their botnets, ranging from traditional ones [...]

EuroDNS Offers Unique Limited Time Promotion on .FR Domain Name Extension

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

ShareThis Email PDF Print ‘‘we are back with yet another exciting promotion for our customers offering a fantastic discount on the .FR domain extension.” Said Daniel Eisenhut, Chief Sales Officer, EuroDNS. Luxembourg (PRWEB) February 28, 2012 The .FR domain can be easily identified by general public and is appropriate for companies and individuals having a [...]

2012 United States Masters Single Distance Championships From The Pettit National Ice Center,mil

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

|population_estimate_year = 2011 |population_estimate_rank = 3rd |population_density_km2 = 33.7 |population_density_sq_mi = 87.4 |GDP_PPP_year = 2010 |GDP_PPP = $14.780 trillion |GDP_PPP_rank = 1st |GDP_PPP_per_capita = $47,123 |GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = 6th |GDP_nominal = $14.780 trillion |GDP_nominal_rank = 1st |GDP_nominal_year = 2010 |GDP_nominal_per_capita = $47,132 |GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank = 9th |HDI_year = 2010 |HDI = 0.902 |HDI_rank = 4th |HDI_category = [...]

Why Distros Are (or Aren’t) Using Ubuntu’s Unity

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Referring to Ubuntu’s emphasis on usability, Mark Shuttleworth described making Unity the default desktop environment as “the biggest leap forward in that mission that Ubuntu has ever taken . . . . We brought something new to the very core of the user experience.” That was ten months ago. Since then, many distributions have shown [...]

Mobile Linux: It’s Not Just Android Anymore

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

The mobile world has been good to Linux, whose Android derivative has enjoyed a success that few could have predicted just a few short years ago. And indeed, until very recently, Android was Linux’s main contender in the mobile world. Yes, there have been others coming and going–LiMo, Maemo, Moblin, and MeeGo, for example–but none [...]

DNS & DHCP Activity Monitor

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

The CNET Download.com Installer is a tiny ad-supported stub installer or “download manager” that helps securely deliver your downloads from Download.com’s servers. We also include offers for carefully screened software that complies with Download.com Software Policies as part of our Installer process. Learn more Article source: http://download.cnet.com/DNS-DHCP-Activity-Monitor/3000-2162_4-75362531.html

Huawei joins Tizen

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

Open source mobile platform and spiritual son of MeeGo, Tizen, has gained a new supporter in the shape of Huawei, jumping on board just as the Tizen team releases the SDK beta and source code. Huawei is the latest member of the Tizen Association Board, and apparently intends to release devices “for a range of markets” [...]

Ubuntu-Android Phone: Canonical’s Big Move?

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

For years now, the Canonical team has been attempting to set up Ubuntu as something more than just another Linux distribution. It’s definitely been a long road, filled with both ups and downs. During this period of Ubuntu’s evolution, Canonical has managed to see success on both the desktop and server front. Where we’ve seen [...]

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