How Do I Enable Aspera Connect in Chrome
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TL;DR: Enabling IBM Aspera Connect in Chrome requires both installing the Connect application and adding the browser extension for Chrome. The procedure for installing IBM Aspera Connect offers two pathways: guided installation, which automatically prompts users during file transfers, and manual installation for system-wide deployment. …
Twitter Down: Cloudflare Outage and Critical Cybersecurity Lessons for Enterprises
TLDR: Twitter down reports spiked dramatically on January 16, 2026, when thousands of users encountered blank screens and couldn’t access X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) starting around 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The major Twitter outage stemmed from Cloudflare infrastructure problems—specifically a data center …
Understanding the TCP Protocol: What is Transmission Control Protocol and How It Works
The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) serves as the backbone of reliable internet communication, yet most professionals working with networked systems only understand its surface-level functionality. This comprehensive explanation of TCP will empower you to make informed decisions about your organization’s data transfer infrastructure, particularly when …
What is Fortinet? The Complete Guide to Enterprise Cybersecurity
TL;DR: Fortinet is a leading cybersecurity company that provides integrated enterprise security solutions through its Security Fabric architecture. Founded in 2000, Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate firewalls use custom ASIC technology for high-performance threat protection. The company offers a comprehensive suite including network security, endpoint protection, cloud …
What is SFTP? Understanding Secure File Transfer Protocol and How It Works
Before we dig into SFTP, let’s quickly discuss FTP also known as the file transfer protocol, and its place in data transfer services. FTP is a data transfer service that transmits data between an FTP client and an FTP server over the internet. …
What is FTP? File Transfer Protocol Explained.
TL;DR: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a decades-old standard protocol that enables file transfers between a client and remote server using port 21 for commands and port 20 for data. While FTP remains widely used due to free FTP client software and straightforward operation, standard …
What the MongoDB Exploit Means for Cybersecurity: Understanding CVE-2025-14847 and the MongoBleed Memory Leak
The recent discovery of CVE-2025-14847, known as MongoBleed, is one of the biggest database security incidents of the decade. This vulnerability in MongoDB shows how even small coding mistakes can allow unauthorized attackers to leak sensitive data from many systems around the world. For organizations …
The Difference Between FTP vs SFTP
TLDR: Understanding the difference between FTP and SFTP is critical for organizations handling sensitive information. While the FTP protocol operates unencrypted, transmitting data over ports 20 and 21 without security, SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) provides secure FTP capabilities by operating over port 22 with …
What is Latency? Understanding Network Latency, Causes, and How to Fix High Latency
TLDR: Network latency is the time delay between when a data packet is sent and when it’s received—essentially measuring the amount of time it takes for information to pass through a network from source to destination. Latency is the delay you experience when you ping …
What is Whaling in Cyber Security?
TLDR: Whaling phishing is a highly targeted type of phishing attack where cybercriminals use social engineering tactics to impersonate senior executives and attempt to trick high-profile victims into revealing sensitive information. Unlike generic phishing scams, a whaling attack specifically targets C-level executives who have authority …
