What is a Proxy Server?
A proxy server is a dedicated computer or software system running on a computer that acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device, such as a computer, and another server…
SpaceX adds laser links to Starlink satellites to serve Earth’s polar areas
Laser links connect Starlink satellites, reducing the need for ground stations. SpaceX has begun launching Starlink satellites with laser links to help provide broadband coverage in polar regions. As SpaceX…
WeChat advances e-commerce goals with $250B in transactions
WeChat continues to advance its shopping ambitions as the social networking app turns 10 years old. The Chinese messenger facilitated 1.6 trillion yuan (close to $250 billion) in annual transactions…
When are email attachments safe to open?
Email attachments can contain malware. It is important to confirm who sent an attachment, why they sent it, and what it will do before opening or downloading it. When are…
SpaceX won “rural” FCC funding in surprising places, like major airports.
A researcher says Starlink and other ISPs took advantage of the broken FCC system. The Federal Communications Commission last week awarded $9.2 billion to 180 broadband providers, saying the money…
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)
What is IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)? IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols and algorithms… What is IPsec? IPsec stands for Internet Protocol Security. The IP part tells…
SpaceX gets $886 million from FCC to subsidize Starlink in 35 states
Starlink’s charter also wins big; the FCC fund will bring service to 5.2M homes and businesses. SpaceX has been awarded $885.51 million by the Federal Communications Commission to provide Starlink…
Teardown of “Dishy McFlatface,” the SpaceX Starlink user terminal
“It’s rare to see something of this complexity in a consumer product.” Engineer Ken Keiter recently came into possession of one SpaceX Starlink user terminal, the satellite dish that SpaceX…
Password Sniffing Attack
Password sniffing is an attack on the Internet that is used to steal user names and passwords from the network. Today, it is mostly of historical interest, as most protocols…
What is BGP hijacking?
BGP hijacking is a malicious rerouting of Internet traffic that exploits the trusting nature of BGP, the routing protocol of the Internet. What Is BGP Hijacking? BGP hijacking is when…