3:15 PM 5/24/2016: A file server has failed at our Sterling, VA data center and some web sites are down. We are restoring the affected sites from backup and will follow up with site owners as the sites are restored. 5:40 PM 5/24/2016: All sites affected by the hardware failure have been restored.
Centurylink had a network outage that affected our Sterling, VA data center for approximately 15 minutes starting at 7:03 AM EST 2/9/2016 until 7:18 AM EST. The problem has been resolved.
Domain registrar OpenSRS warns that there is an ongoing phishing attack against domain owners. The object is to trick you into providing credentials that will let the bad guys hijack your domain. If you get email claiming that your domain has been suspended, do not click any of the links or reply to the email… Read More: Warning: Phishing attacks against domain owners – fradulent suspension notices »
mail.his.com is temporarily down because of a hardware problem. Check back for updates. 11:55 AM EDT – mail.his.com disk volumes are being checked for corruption. Repair in progress. 12:10 PM EDT – disk check / repair continues … 12:27 PM EDT – repairs complete, mail.his.com back online 12:38 PM EDT – No mail was… Read More: 10/17/2015 – 11:00 AM – mail.his.com down – resolved »
WordPress 4.3.1 is now available. This is a an important security notice affecting all previous versions of WordPress and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. Being proactive in the protection of your site is of one of the most important aspects of having a solid web site security policy. This release includes… Read More: WordPress 4.3.1 Security Release »
WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. April 27, 2015 the WordPress team was made aware of a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable commenters to compromise a site. If your web site… Read More: WordPress 4.2.1 Critical Security Release »
The FBI has warned that ISIL is exploiting vulnerabilities in WordPress sites running out-of-date versions of WordPress or old versions of certain plugins or themes to deface the sites. The FBI’s statement: http://www.ic3.gov/media/2015/150407-1.aspx Sucuri’s writeup with mention of specific plugins to check: http://blog.sucuri.net/2015/04/fbi-public-service-annoucement-defacements-exploiting-wordpress-vulnerabilities.html The current version of WordPress (as of 4/8/2015) is 4.1.1. If you… Read More: ISIL Defacements Exploiting WordPress Vulnerablities – update now »
We are patching and rebooting all linux servers for the ‘GHOST‘ security vulnerability. Reboots aren’t needed often with linux, but because this patch replaces a library (glibc) that is used by many programs on each server, a reboot is required.
Email accounts are prime targets for spammers, who can no longer send spam directly from malware-infected computers because of improved spam filtering and steps that major providers like Verizon/Comcast/Cox have taken. If a spammer can hijack an email account, he’ll be able to send spam at high speed from a legitimate account until he gets… Read More: Don’t let your email account get hijacked – tips »
According to Ars Technica, encrypted eBay passwords and other information have been stolen by cyberattackers. If you have an eBay account, change your password ASAP. If your eBay password is one you’ve used on other services, including your accounts with HIS, change those passwords too, and don’t use the same password on more than one… Read More: eBay passwords compromised »