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rackAID partners with ControlScan to provide small and medium-sized businesses with comprehensive PCI compliance solutions, including security scanning, self-assessment tools, and certification seals to boost online sales and protect customer data.
Red Hat's Network was breached, allowing attackers to sign malicious OpenSSH packages for certain Enterprise Linux versions. While damage appears limited, users should verify systems immediately and apply critical security patches.
Survey results show 95% of monthly management clients are highly satisfied with courtesy, skills, communication, and response times. Proactive support means fewer help desk calls and problems, benefiting everyone.
rackAID joins MSP Partners alliance to expand managed services for web hosting clients. Partnership provides access to market research and vendor channels, accelerating development of end-to-end IT solutions for web developers and e-commerce ventures.
After testing multiple PCI compliance scanning vendors, ControlScan emerged as the top choice for consistent results, clear reporting, and responsive support. Their service streamlines security audits and reduces time to achieve compliance.
rackAID launches managed backup service for Linux servers using R1Soft's Continuous Data Protection technology. The solution offers full-disk backups, remote recovery capabilities, and off-site storage, reducing server outages from days to hours.
After a year of testing backup solutions, rackAID chose R1Soft's CDP for its effectiveness, ease of use, and cost. The service offers complete disk backups with minimal performance impact and proven disaster recovery capabilities.
Plesk 8.4 quietly added Qmail's maximum recipient patch, letting admins limit email recipients to block spam and directory harvesting attacks. Set maxrcpt to 10-20 for optimal protection on shared hosting platforms.
A critical DNS cache poisoning vulnerability affects nearly all DNS servers. RackAID has deployed patches for managed clients. The exploit allows attackers to redirect traffic by corrupting DNS caches, potentially compromising sensitive data.
Amy Shuen's Web 2.0 Strategy Guide cuts through the hype with clear explanations of network effects and user-generated value. Essential reading for understanding the business principles behind Facebook, YouTube, and successful social networks.
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