In less than 4 years mankind has taken the internet, which was built to resist destruction by nuclear weapons and made it vulnerable to IoT devices, such as TV's, web cameras, toasters and much more. 

As of last Friday (2016/10/21) the world observed a new type of massive terabit-per-second DDoS attack using some of the IoT devices listed above and caused the largest internet blackout in US history. Almost every corner of the web was affected in some way -- streaming services like Spotify, social sites like Twitter and Reddit, and news sites like Wired and Vox appeared offline to large chunks of the eastern seaboard.

Ever wonder if your new TV sends encrypted traffic every other hour? Or ever wonder if your new video door bell can be seen by others? Or ever wonder if your new webcamera can be used in a massive DDoS attack like the one on Friday? Well here are 6 Security Apps for ClearOS to help you start answering some of these questions and then protect your home and/or business from this new type of threat...

"In a secret meeting room at a massive IT conference, Michael Proper is holding court. Watch the doorway to this hidden meeting room, and you’ll notice Fortune 500 IT executives, midmarket leaders and channel partners entering, disappearing for an hour or two, and then reemerging in the world we know. Heck, a rogue blogger may have even found his way into the room…

What exactly is going on behind those closed doors? Ahem, mum’s the word (at least for now). But you can find some clues if you track recent, publicly announced developments at ClearCenter, which offers a management platform (and more) for on-premises and cloud services...

ClearOS was recently named by Linux Voice the #1 server distribution for it's variety of server functions. ClearOS offers 100+ IT functions all easily installable through ClearOS Marketplace. ClearOS is dedicated to delivering a stable, scalable, and affordable solution for the Server, Network, Gateway and many Cloud Integrated technologies. Linux Voice said it best when they said: "The "Clear" advantage:…

In conjunction with MarineVSAT (a ClearCenter Authorized Partner), we've developed technology for tracking vessels and maintaining Multi-WAN connectivity over satellite. ClearBOX offers the ability to manage maritime networks with direct integration to idirect systems. Reliable network connectivity and satellite beam switching are now possible, and easily managed through the ClearOS interface (on ClearBOX). This provides fleet managers with the location…

We’re excited to announce the release of the 4th Generation, ClearBOX 300 Series. These Hybrid Smart Appliances provide robust IT functionality for small, medium and distributed IT environments. Focused on providing Server, Network, and Gateway functions, the ClearBOX 300 delivers over 100 features, deployed easily by the ClearOS Marketplace. Get yours today. The ClearBOX 300 offers the following advancements: ClearOS…