Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

Addressing Critical Linux CVEs and React Vulnerabilities #patch

Key Takeaways December Patch Tuesday lineup includes one known exploit in the Windows OS that warrants attention. Third-party Patch Tuesday updates include Mozilla and Adobe. Google Chrome released iOS updates so far, but a Chrome Desktop release is expected this week. Here we are at the final Patch Tuesday for 2025. Microsoft has resolved 56 CVEs (two Critical and 54 Important). Included in this release is one known exploited (CVE-2025-62221) and two publicly disclosed CVEs (CVE-2025-54100 and CVE-2025-64671).

Build a FIPS-enabled Ubuntu EKS image with EC2 image builder

A step-by-step demo using Ubuntu Pro and AWS Image Builder. In this video, we show how to create your own FIPS-enabled Ubuntu EKS image using EC2 Image Builder. The demo walks through creating an image pipeline, defining a recipe, and selecting a custom Ubuntu Pro AMI using SSM Parameter Store to automatically pull the latest available image. The process includes enabling FIPS updates on an Ubuntu Pro machine, validating that FIPS is enabled, and testing that the system is running in FIPS mode.

VictoriaMetrics 2025 Developer Experience: A Year in Review

2025 was a landmark year for VictoriaMetrics — defined not only by product improvements, new capabilities, and wider adoption, but by a strong and consistent presence across the global open-source and cloud-native ecosystem. Our mission has always been clear: to build open-source monitoring and observability solutions that are simple, reliable, and efficient for metrics, logs, and traces.

Xiaomi Cloud Pricing Guide: Mi Cloud Plans, Security & Alternatives

You bought a Xiaomi device because you're smart with your money. Why overpay for Samsung or Apple when you can get flagship specs at half the price? Now you're facing the same question with cloud storage: stick with Mi Cloud at $0.99/month, or is there something better? Here's the thing nobody tells you. Mi Cloud's pricing looks competitive, but the real question isn't "how much does it cost?", it's "who can access my files, and do I care?".

Making the Right Choice: Finding a Therapist You Can Trust

Picture this: you're about to share your most private thoughts with someone you've never met. Sounds absolutely nerve-wracking, doesn't it? That's the paradox of therapy: opening up to a stranger is precisely what begins the healing journey. The statistics paint a sobering picture: research shows that between 10 percent and 80 percent of people living with chronic health conditions struggle with depression, while 41 percent battle recurring anxiety. What does this tell us?

Keeping Your Luxury Vehicle in Top Condition Year-Round

Owning a luxury car feels incredible-the smooth drive, quiet cabin, and premium comfort never get old. But real ownership goes far beyond the badge on the hood. Luxury vehicles are built with advanced parts that require regular maintenance every month of the year, not just when something goes wrong. Skip routine upkeep, and small issues quickly turn into costly repairs and lost resale value. Weather changes, daily driving, and even comfort features all add wear over time.

Data-Driven Influencer Marketing: Using Technology to Maximize ROI

The influencer marketing industry has grown into a $21 billion market, yet many brands still struggle to measure actual returns. While 63% of marketers increased their influencer budgets last year, only 42% feel confident they're accurately tracking campaign performance. This disconnect between investment and insight reveals a critical gap: the need for data-driven decision-making in influencer partnerships.

Why Certified Pre-Owned Cars Are a Smart Choice

Look, new car prices in 2025 have gone completely insane. You're probably feeling the sticker shock too. That's pushing smart shoppers toward certified pre-owned cars, and honestly? It's not a compromise anymore. Think of it as the sweet spot between shelling out premium dollars for that new-car smell and gambling on a sketchy used vehicle with an unknown past.

Top Companies Specializing in IoT Software Development

The Internet of Things often sounds abstract until you witness it in action. A sensor flags a failing pump before it breaks. A truck reroutes itself around traffic. A hospital bed reports patient movement in real time. That seamless flow of data is powered by software that runs quietly in the background, connecting devices, networks, and analytics. Building such systems is complicated. IoT software operates at the intersection of hardware, networks, and cloud services, while users expect it to work flawlessly. When a system fails, the impact is tangible: downtime, lost inventory, safety risks.