Yesterday, HostGator sent out a newsletter announcing the implementation of a service called 'Code Guard.' Essentially, Code Guard is HostGator new cloud backup service, and it's a really great idea. Here's a closer look at 'Code Guard.' HostGator: Inside Code Guard HostGator's graphic and great video describes 'Code Guard' as a "time machine for your site." This program … [Read more...]
Dalai Lama’s Chinese Website Hacked, Visitors At Risk
Dalai Lama's Chinese Website Hacked Hacking of your cheap hosting website is a real threat, no matter who you are. That's right, even the Dalai Lama has fallen victim. An expert is betting the viruses that are infecting all visitors were put there to keep watch on those human rights activists that frequent the website. It seems Kurt Baumgartner, Kaspersky Lab researcher, … [Read more...]
Tor User? Here’s What you Need to Know
Tor Insight We brought you the story of the hidden websites hosting abusive child pornography disappearing from Tor earlier this week, and the problems with Tor's email hosting. It's odd, as Tor was designed to allow users to fly under the radar, keeping their identities a secret and allowing them to post questionable content without fear. But when I say 'questionable … [Read more...]
Hackers Sending Illegal Images to Harmless Sites
Hackers Sending Illegal Images to Harmless Sites Filters or not, hackers will find a way. Nothing demonstrates that better than a recent story out of the UK, on the heels of the mandatory ISP filters for pornography their government is talking about imposing. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), supportive of the filters, recently pointed out the rise of the practice of … [Read more...]
Mozilla Working Toward Tighter Web Security
Mozilla Working Toward Tighter Web Security Mozilla wants to make the Internet a place where users can feel a lot safer. Browser security has been a bit of an issue, and there have been accusations of NSA backdoors. Mozilla wants to remind users that they are against this government practice, and figure the best way to do this is to introduce new services (two, to be precise) … [Read more...]