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September 21, 2011
Three Quick Tips For Server Security
Over the years, in all our dealings with web hosting and server maintenance, we’ve learned to be careful when it comes to our hardware security. Hacks are more common than you’d like to think, but thankfully most of them come through a recognizable list of patterns. Through our experiences locking down our software, we’ve identified three quick ways in which you can improve your security. They aren’t full-proof, but then again, that’s our first tip about server security: Security measures change almost constantly, meaning you’ll need to stay on your toes to stay updated. Constant research and reading keeps you informed, and your servers safe.Categories: Security Issues |
August 29, 2011
San Francisco Transit Police Targeted
The San Francisco Transit Police (BART) Officers Association website was recently breached by hackers who stole 100 names, passwords and addresses of police union members. Later, the group posted this sensitive information on Pastebin. This is evidence that hacker groups are targeting larger, more risky groups to acquire critical information and post it on the Internet.Categories: Security Issues |
August 16, 2011
Security Partnership between Dome9 and CloudFlare
Leading provider of cloud server security, Dome9 Security, announced at HostingCon 2011 that they have entered into a new partnership with CloudFlare to protect web servers and client websites from attacks.Categories: Security Issues |
August 03, 2011
Retrieving Lost Log-in Credentials
It’s often as difficult as getting an act passed by Congress than to retrieve lost log-in web host information such as a username, especially a lost password. Security is a major concern for web hosting providers and customers, so taking drastic proactive measures is admirable; however, it’s equally as important to grant accessible authorized access to log-in information to prevent downtime.Categories: Security Issues |
July 06, 2011
Spam Sources Published Online
Spam is one of the biggest enemies of email hosting providers and servers as they can bring a variety of problems such as viruses, malware, worms and other attacks on network systems and individual user’s computers. Recently the Center for Research in Economic Commerce at the University of Texas at Austin revealed a new initiative entitled, “SpamRankings.”Categories: Security Issues |
July 05, 2011
Preventing Phishing Attacks
According to a recent Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) survey, over one-third of the respondents reported being a victim of repeated phishing attacks or website spoofing attempts on their company’s web servers. Surprisingly, almost 37% of the respondents found that it took multiple phishing attempts before finally being notified of the malicious attack.Categories: Security Issues |
June 29, 2011
What to Know About Shopping Cart Software
Online merchants venturing into the world of e-commerce must make an initial decision regarding shopping cart software. Of course reliability and security are two prerequisites for any shopping cart due to the sensitive information exchanged during online transactions.Categories: Ecommerce |
June 17, 2011
Enhancing Security for WordPress
WordPress is a robust and increasingly popular blogging platform used by many in the blogosphere. Although a widely distributed blogging tool with exclusive security controls and immediate downloadable security patches and updates, it’s not uncommon for hackers to wreak havoc on targeted blogs. Administrators, however, can make a conscious effort to take proactive steps to ensure security measures to protect blogging ventures from such nuisances.Categories: Security Issues |
June 08, 2011
The Importance of Proactive Sever Security
Security is a major issue that impacts both web hosting providers providing hosting services and clients managing websites on a daily basis. While in reality there’s a 100% tamper-proof solution ceases to exist, there are several platforms that tend to offer more enhanced security measures as compared to others. With much debate lent to Microsoft Windows and Linux regarding security concerns, each has its strengths and weaknesses when discussed in relation to web hosting.Categories: Security Issues |
May 12, 2011
Facebook to Improve Security
The Facebook team has implemented new measures to protect users from cyber bullying and other online risks. The goal of these new security features is to make Facebook a more trusted online brand.Categories: Security Issues |
