Magento recently released a security update that fixes many vulnerabilities found in their software. If you are running a Magento installation without patch SUPEE-6285 we highly recommend you update immediately:
https://www.magentocommerce.com/products/downloads/magento/
If you are a customer with us, we will be in contact if this issue affects your account.
For more information on the security vulnerabilities fixed in this update, please visit the following link:
A recently discovered zero day vulnerability within Joomla is currently being actively exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of an affected site’s Joomla administration area.
This exploit affects versions 1.5 through 3.4.5, you can determine your Joomla version by logging into your administrator area, your version will displayed either in the top right hand corner or at the bottom of your administrator panel.
If your site is an affected version it is essential you either upgrade or apply the latest patches.
If you are running any currently supported version of Joomla you should upgrade to the latest version
For EOL versions a patch has been provided which can be found at the link below, however we strongly recommend client’s upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible.
WordPress is the most popular blogging platform on the Internet and is also widely used as a common CMS. As an open source application, you can rely on a community of millions of users who can provide you with assistance to make sure that your website specifications are fully met with WordPress, even if this means tapping into third-party sources. Managed WordPress hosting aims to build on the solid foundation provided by the open source application by providing a number of exclusive features and full support that will not only help you to make the most of the application, but will provide you with the hosting environment necessary to spur on and support online growth.
Making your WordPress site yours
WordPress is the world’s most popular blogging platform and as a user you will have access to vast repositories of themes and plugins that have been contributed to the project by third-party developers. Whilst it may be the most popular in the world, this doesn’t mean that any two WordPress websites are the same.
If WordPress is lacking a particular function when you first install it then you can probably find a third-party plugin that will be able to fulfill your needs.
On the other hand, with themes, if you already have an established brand identity that follows a particular design or colour scheme then you might find it more beneficial to create your own theme. Again, the API for themes is very well documented so if you have good knowledge of HTML and CSS then it really isn’t too hard to create your own theme. Alternatively, a third-party theme can provide a shortcut to the look that you want to achieve. With some adaptations, you can always customise one of these to suit your envisaged design
Developing a secure website
The security of your website should be regarded as one of your top priorities. If your website isn’t secure then you could potentially be putting client data at risk and even the reputation of your business if you were to be successfully attacked. With managed WordPress hosting, you can develop a secure WordPress website that you can be sure is free from malware, Trojans, viruses, and will under most circumstances will be protected against common attacks such as SQL and code injections.
24×7 hour exuberant technical support
The ‘managed’ aspect of our managed WordPress hosting plans refers to the full 24 hour technical support that you can rely on for any questions of issues that you may have regarding your WordPress website. We take care of all aspects of the hosting platform to make sure that the only thing you need to focus on is developing content for your blog or website and installing the plugins that you need to add the functionality that you desire.
So hurry up and start blogging