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We’ve already patched Cloud Containers and managed servers for Linux vulnerability ‘Copy Fail’

We’ve already patched Cloud Containers and managed servers against a zero-day vulnerability in Linux, affecting all versions shipped since 2017.

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Vulnerability scanners wave more red flags than they should

When your security scanner says a package is out of date, it can easily be a false alarm. Here’s why, and what to do if you need a better answer.

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Fighting the phishers with compulsory 2FA

From Monday 23 March, every SiteHost account will be protected by two factor authentication.

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Warning: Phishing emails impersonating SiteHost

Email phishing scams are targeting SiteHost domain name customers. The most recent attack included a link to a fake, but very convincing, “login” screen.

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Hundreds of new vulnerabilities a day: Web security is changing

We live in a new reality, where over 130 new reported vulnerabilities every day is just the baseline.

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Here's how we're protecting your servers from bad bot traffic

Fighting off bad bots requires a lot of careful engineering work and can’t be solved with a one-and-done solution.

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Bad bots are changing the internet

Bots now make up the majority of internet traffic, and most of them are doing more harm than good. This first article in a series about bot protection describes the size of the problem.

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Important security patches for sudo vulnerabilities in Linux servers

A pair of sudo vulnerabilities affecting Ubuntu, Debian and AlmaLinux servers have been patched for our Managed customers.

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SCAM ALERT: SiteHost customers targeted in phishing attack

Fake emails claim that SiteHost customers need to increase their email storage. The senders hope to harvest your login details.

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