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Yoggie Security Appliance: You’re better off getting a virus!
By Shalom Issenberg | November 29, 2007
About six months ago my computer was momentarily hijacked leading to a series of issues that I would have loved to avoid. The situation was caused by malware infecting my system and leaking sensitive information regarding access codes to the wrong hands.
I thought I was doing my best to prevent this type of thing from happening – but where there is a will there is a way, and the malicious attempts of professional hackers was greater than my efforts to prevent them. I was equipped with a personal firewall, spyware software and a virus scanner – but it still was not enough.
I came across the Yoggie miniature security appliance. I bought one for $200 and felt a greater sense of security once I plugged it into to my laptop simply via USB. In theory this is a great product – the idea is that it routes all internet traffic through the mini Linux appliance screening and blocking any type of virus, spyware, malware or hacking attempt.
Of course what I really got was…
A “battery vampire” that eventually stopped working due to some manufacturer defect. The Yoggie device literally transformed my portable laptop into an under performing small desktop – because with the Yoggie device plugged in I had 25 minutes battery life compared to 2.5 hours without it. Also, more times than was actually true, it detected viruses on websites – that after doing a refresh found to be clean of viruses.
Eventually, after the unit stopped working – or rather was working but prevented me from using the internet all together, I sent it back to the manufacturer after they promised to replace the defective unit. I sent the unit in September 5, 2007, today is November 29, 2007 and I still have not got the replacement unit.
Don’t get the Yoggie security device – you are better off with a virus!
Topics: Internet Security | 1 Comment »
December 11th, 2007 at 1:35 am
Hi “The Creater”,
I sent you a message few days ago, maybe to the wrong email address. I understand you bought a Yoggie on May 2007, try to use it on July 2007 and sent email to our support. We would love to replace this faulty unit and provide you with a new one. Please contact me in person to do the arrangements. We will love to see you protected and benefit the unique security features provided by Gatekeeper PICO.
Cheers,
Shlomo.
CEO and Founder
Yoggie.