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New PolarEgde Botnet Targets NAS and Router Vulnerabilities in Major Brands
TL;DR: PolarEdge is a newly discovered IoT botnet targeting devices from major brands like Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology. It exploits vulnerabilities, such as CVE-2023-20118 for Cisco Routers, using cloud services to spread malicious payloads. Over 2,000 devices have been compromised globally, posing risks of DDoS attacks, spam campaigns, and malware distribution. Unveiling PolarEdge: The Emerging IoT Botnet Threat In recent months, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a previously undocumented IoT...
Raspberry Pi vs NAS vs Docker: Which Is the Best Way to Deploy Fing Agent?
When it comes to network monitoring, choosing the right deployment method can make all the difference in performance, flexibility, and ease of use. With the latest update to Fing Agent, you can now deploy it in three different ways: On a Raspberry Pi – a low-cost, versatile device popular among tech enthusiasts. On a NAS (via Container Manager) – leveraging your NAS as a centralized hub. On a Linux Docker...
New Timeline is Now Available on Fing App and Web App
We’re excited to announce that a brand new Timeline page is now available on our mobile and web apps! This update – available with Fing App 12.9.0 version – brings enhanced network visibility, allowing you to monitor past network events effortlessly, no matter which device you use. What’s New on Mobile The latest update for Fing’s mobile apps introduces a Timeline card directly on the homepage, giving you a quick...
5 Reasons IT Professionals Love Docker Containers
At Fing, we understand the critical need for efficiency, security, and collaboration in the IT industry. Docker containers have revolutionized IT workflows by enabling professionals to optimize development, deployment, and management. By packaging applications and their dependencies into portable containers, Docker ensures consistency across environments, enhances productivity, and streamlines collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered why IT professionals rely on Docker to streamline their workflows, keep reading to discover five compelling...
Introducing Fing Agent for Docker
Today, we are excited to announce the availability of Fing Agent for a new platform. This update expands the versatility of Fing Agent, allowing installation on an even broader range of devices and platforms, including NAS devices like QNAP and Synology via their Container Manager. This milestone marks another step forward in Fing’s mission to provide IT professionals and network enthusiasts with flexible and powerful tools. Docker support follows the...
Delivering More Insights for Your Network
At Fing, we’re always striving to make network management simple and insightful. By continuously refining our tools and introducing new features, we aim to empower users with a deeper understanding of their networks and actionable insights that make a real difference. In the coming days, we’re thrilled to roll out two exciting new features designed to give you deeper insights into your network: Enhanced Network Insights on Fing Desktop: a...
9 Ways Fing Agent Can Help Your Small Business
For small businesses and SOHOs, time is money, and every minute your network underperforms, your business loses out. Picture this: missing a critical deadline because of a sluggish internet connection or losing a valuable client after failing to deliver due to network outages. On top of connectivity issues, how much do you really know about the devices connected to your network? Unauthorized devices could be hogging bandwidth, or worse, posing...
How Fing Agent Can Elevate Your IT Consultancy
As an IT consultant, whether you’re working freelance or as part of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you know that managing client networks requires more than just being reactive. Small businesses depend on their networks for day-to-day operations, and when something goes wrong, they expect swift, expert solutions. However, frequent on-site visits, endless troubleshooting phone calls, and investigating each network issue manually can drain your time, energy, and resources. In...
Introducing Fing Agent for Raspberry Pi
Years of countless requests have led us to this exciting moment! Our passionate community has been asking for an always-on network monitoring solution that caters to both remote management and tech-savvy enthusiasts. We’ve listened, and we’re thrilled to deliver! Introducing Fing Agent, a network monitoring unit designed for Raspberry Pi. This cutting-edge solution provides continuous monitoring and comprehensive network management, ensuring peak performance around the clock. Ready to dive in?...