Linux Malware: It seems the honeymoon period for Linux without malware might be coming to an end. If you thought avoiding Windows was a safe way to avoid malware for your cheap hosting site, you are mistaken. The 'Hand of Thief' Trojan recently discovered has brought Linux users back to reality just a bit, making them question just how safe they really are. So what do you … [Read more...]
Dropbox Used to Spread Malware
Dropbox Used to Spread Malware DNSCalc gang has targeted the New York Times in the past, and now this cyber-hacking gang has found a new way to get its point across. Breaking news this afternoon has let to this discovery: the DNSCalc Gang is using Dropbox to spread malware to unsuspecting victims. How Dropbox Is Being Used The gang's setup is really clever. First, a file … [Read more...]
Darkleech: Apache Malware That Spreads Rapidly Is On The Rise
Darkleech: Apache Malware It's every webmaster's worst nightmare: malware. But this just isn't any malware: it is highly vicious, and has attacked an enormous number of websites that run the Apache web server. In all, over 40,000 domains have been compromised in the past nine months, according to a report put out by ESET, an antivirus company. The most worrisome part of all … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Protect Your E-Commerce Site
Protect Your E-Commerce Site As hackers grow more experienced, a number of ecommerce sites have come under attack. It's never good thing when any site is attacked, but it's even worse when it's a site that solely exists for the sake of your business. After all, if your site goes down, you lose site traffic, and that means a loss in revenue. So, what can you do? Follow these … [Read more...]
BlueHost: Crowned #1 For Linux Hosting Provider
BlueHost: Crowned #1 Looking for the top Linux hosting provider for your website? A premier portal has crowned who they feel provides the best services when it comes to features, technology, cost, speed, reliability, and tech support. After reviewing over 100 shared hosting providers priced under $10 per month and the reviews of their customers, the winner was … [Read more...]