Author: Yuri Gagarin

Release of SFTP server SFTPGo 1.0

The first significant release of the SFTPGo 1.0 server has occurred, allowing remote file access via SFTP, SCP/SSH, and Rsync protocols. SFTPGo can also be used to provide access to Git repositories using the SSH protocol. Data can be served from both the local file system and external storage compatible with Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage. […]

Significant release of HestiaCP 1.2.0

Today, July 8, 2020, after nearly four months of active development, our team is pleased to announce the new major release of the HestiaCP server management panel. The new features added in this release include support for Ubuntu 20.04, the ability to manage SSH keys from both the graphical interface of the panel and the CLI, and a graphical file manager, FileGator, which uses SFTP for file operations […]

Simultaneous speed tests on multiple LTE modems

During quarantine, I was invited to participate in the development of a device to measure the speeds of LTE modems for several mobile operators. The client wanted to assess the speed of various mobile operators in different geographical locations to understand which mobile operator is the most optimal for installing equipment using LTE connections, for example, for video broadcasts. The task needed to be solved as efficiently as possible […]

DDoS is going offline

A couple of years ago, research agencies and cybersecurity service providers had started reporting a decline in the number of DDoS attacks. However, by the first quarter of 2019, those same researchers reported a staggering 84% increase. After that, the situation only worsened. Even the pandemic did not foster a peaceful atmosphere—in fact, cybercriminals and spammers saw it as a wonderful […]

Huawei DCN: five scenarios for building a data center network

Today, our focus is not only on Huawei's product line for building data center networks but also on how to construct advanced integrated solutions based on them. We will begin with scenarios, move on to specific functions, supported hardware, and conclude with an overview of specific devices that can form the foundation of modern data centers with the highest level of network process automation. Any impressions […]

Microsoft has launched a rootkit detection service for Linux.

Microsoft has introduced a new free online service, Freta, aimed at checking Linux environment images for rootkits, hidden processes, malware, and suspicious activities such as system call interception and the use of LD_PRELOAD to substitute library functions. The service requires the upload of a system image snapshot to an external Microsoft server and is designed to inspect the contents of virtual environments. The output […]

Mozilla has suspended the Firefox Send service due to malicious activity.

Mozilla has temporarily suspended the Firefox Send file-sharing service due to its involvement in the distribution of malware and complaints regarding the lack of means to send abuse notifications about improper use of the service (only a general feedback form was available). Service restoration is planned after implementing the ability to report malicious or problematic content and establishing a system for prompt […]

The MyOffice update speeds up email by 3 times, adds new features, and includes 4 additional foreign languages

In early July 2020, MyOffice released its second major update. In the new version 2020.01.R2, the most noticeable functional changes occurred in the tools for working with email and calendar. Server components of 'MyOffice Mail' were optimized, leading to a threefold increase in the speed of sending emails to 500 or more recipients. Starting from this version, the mail system […]

Automation of network services or how to create a virtual lab using OpenDaylight, Postman, and Vrnetlab

In this article, I will explain how to set up OpenDaylight to work with networking equipment and also show how to manage this equipment using Postman and simple RESTCONF requests. We will not be working with physical hardware; instead, we will set up small virtual labs with a single router using Vrnetlab on top of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. I will provide detailed configuration instructions […]

When you have the scale of Sberbank. Using Ab Initio with Hive and GreenPlum

Some time ago, we faced the question of choosing an ETL tool for working with Big Data. The previously used solution, Informatica BDM, did not meet our needs due to its limited functionality. Its use was reduced to a framework for running spark-submit commands. There were not many alternatives on the market capable of handling the volume of data we deal with every day. […]

New Article: Review and Testing of the MSI MEG Z490 Godlike Motherboard: It's Hard to be a God

Alongside other manufacturers, the Taiwanese company MSI introduced its motherboards for Comet Lake-S processors with LGA1200 construction, presenting a variety of options at once. The company's lineup includes a total of 11 motherboards, ranging from the basic and affordable Z490-A PRO to the elite MEG Z490 Godlike, which leads MSI's series of models designed for extreme overclocking, MEG (MSI Enthusiast Gaming). […]

Release of nginx 1.19.1 and njs 0.4.2

The release of the new main branch nginx 1.19.1 has been announced, which is focused on the development of new features. The stable branch 1.18.x, which is maintained concurrently, only receives changes related to fixing serious bugs and vulnerabilities. Next year, a stable branch 1.20 will be formed based on the main branch 1.19.x. Key changes: The directives "proxy_cache_path", "fastcgi_cache_path", "scgi_cache_path", and "uwsgi_cache_path" have been updated to include the "min_free" parameter, […]

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