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What makes hypervisors weak?

Posted on Tuesday April 16, 2019 | vm escape, vm, virtualization, virtual machine, update, server, security, hypervisor

Hypervisors have changed the game of cybersecurity. They provide unmatched cyber protection for your data as they keep it in the cloud. However, hypervisors still have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Find out how their weak points can be addressed.

Expect CPU shortages until late 2019

Posted on Thursday February 14, 2019 | supply, shortage, server, production, processor, laptop, intel, hardware, desktop, demand, computer chip

Consumers and businesses increasingly rely on powerful computers to run high-tech applications. But in the coming months, they may have issues obtaining the PCs they need. Since 2018, Intel has reported a processor shortage, which some experts believe may not be resolved until the latter half of 2019. Read on to learn more.

VPNs: Why you need them

Posted on Tuesday January 08, 2019 | vpn, virtual private network, server, privacy, ip leaking, encryption, cybersecurity

Installing antivirus software and setting strong passwords are no longer considered the bare minimum in cybersecurity. With hackers, third parties, and ISPs constantly monitoring networks and your online habits, hopping onto a virtual private network (VPN) is crucial for keeping your surfing habits private. Here's why.

App virtualization: What you need to know

Posted on Thursday October 18, 2018 | virtual machine, server, operating system, applications, app virtualization

As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you need to stay on top of IT trends to get ahead. However, many new IT solutions are quite confusing. One of those is app virtualization. To clear up the confusion, here is a quick overview of what it's all about.

The management drawbacks of virtualization

Posted on Monday April 23, 2018 | virtualization, server, operations, management, drawbacks, data

IT managers turn to virtualization to effectively scale down on cost, boost efficiency, and maximize space in their server rooms. Yet, what they didn't expect were the drawbacks involved in this technology solution. It's therefore essential that you're aware of the following management issues before going all in:

Hypervisor security vulnerabilities

Posted on Wednesday March 21, 2018 | vm escape, vm, virtualization, virtual machine, update, server, security, hypervisor

Regardless of how complex the technology, hackers always find a way to exploit it. In the past, virtualization was thought to be an extremely secure solution businesses could rely on to improve IT management and save money. But it does have exploitable vulnerabilities. Hackers can attack the hypervisor to access your systems.