New ransomware targets servers
An unusual type of ransomware has been discovered that focuses specifically on servers. Analysts from Intezer and IBM X-Force have discovered the new ransomware and named it PureLocker.
The name is based on the programming language used, namely the PureBasic language. According to ZDNet, it is u... Read more
HPE processes second-generation AMD Epyc chips into new PrioLant servers
HPE has announced two new ProLiant DL servers using the new second generation Epyc processors from AMD. According to HPE, the servers deliver 37 world records in terms of performance against the benchmark results.
The new servers - the HPE ProLiant DL325 and ProLiant DL385 - broke previous records f... Read more
New PAC D5005 from Intel is programmable accelerator card for servers
Intel has introduced the PAC D5005. This is a new accelerator card that allows servers in data centers to run workloads such as analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software simultaneously.
An accelerator card can be placed in a server to supplement the built-in processor. However, the D500... Read more
HPE expands SME portfolio with new storage, servers and switches
HPE has expanded its SME portfolio with new options such as ProLiant Gen 10 servers, StoreEasy storage, Aruba switches and Wi-Fi access points. The company's SME portfolio combines servers, storage, software, networking and cloud. All solutions build on the initial HPE Small Business Solutions, whic... Read more
Hackers infect MySQL databases with GandCrab ransomware
A Chinese hacker group is currently scanning the Internet for Windows servers running MySQL databases. In this way, the hackers want to infect systems with GandCrab ransomware.
ZDnet calls these attacks somewhat unique. So far, cyber security companies have not seen any actors threatening MySQL serv... Read more
Supermicro removes server production from China after espionage worries
In the aftermath of a report that accused China of espionage via hardware from server manufacturer Supermicro, the latter is taking production away from China, even though the company continues to deny all allegations.
Supermicro is moving its server production from China to other factories, includi... Read more
HPE brings predictive analysis tool InfoSight to HPE servers
HPE brings its predictive analysis tool called InfoSight to its servers. That's what ZDNet reports. Previously, InfoSight was only available for storage. Now the tool is also available for ProLiant servers, Synergy computer modules and Apollo systems.
InfoSight monitors the infrastructure to identi... Read more
eBay builds its own servers for its data centers and makes designs open-source
Over the past two years, eBay has been improving its information technology infrastructure. Now the company has reached a milestone. The webshop has finished its own designed servers. At the end of the year the server designs are made open-source.
The plan was to create its own hardware and an artif... Read more