Microsoft patched a serious security flaw in all currently supported versions of Outlook on Tuesday, April 10th. The patch fixed a flaw which allowed hackers to harvest details from users who simply previewed an infected RTF (Rich Text Format) email. What should I do to make sure I am not vulnerable? You should make sure …
Many business organisations express fears about their ability to recover after a disaster. Business continuity and disaster recovery planning is often overlooked by businesses as it can be expensive to put in place and there’s no return seen on the investment. However, nowadays disaster recovery planning is more affordable and there are ways it can …
At the heart of every small business is the drive to succeed and to provide a continuous service to your customers. Many small businesses can become overwhelmed when thinking about how to both set up and then implement a disaster recovery plan. There are many factors to consider, including knowing where and how to start. …
Recent research carried out by Trend Micro Inc. has revealed that many C-level executives across nearly 57% of SMEs are nowhere near prepared for GDPR implementation when it happens on 25 May 2018. In addition, almost half the businesses surveyed claimed not to know if their firm’s email marketing databases contain PII, and nearly a …
On May 25th 2018, a new regulation concerning privacy comes into effect. This new rule called the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, will be implemented across all EU and EEA member states. The GDPR will apply to all businesses that store personal information about citizens in Europe, even if the company itself is based …
Today a ‘zero day’ exploit was released for current MySQL versions, while we wait for patched versions to be released by the vendors, we have mitigated the vulnerability internally. We will continue to monitor the situation and update our response as necessary. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to email support@catalyst2.com …
As one of the UK’s leading web-hosting companies, catalyst2 puts security at the top of the list when providing any technological solution. There are currently over 286 million types of malware on the internet, so a key part of our work is to identify new dangers and quickly develop ways of preventing them. One of …
As part of our managed dedicated servers, we provide a VPN solution as standard. But what exactly is a VPN? VPN explained VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It’s the name given to a group of computers that are linked in a network, yet can still operate across the internet. Effectively, it extends a private network or …
Since the days of tape and floppy disks, creating a backup of business data has been accepted practice. Yet, there are still many companies that ignore the advice, or only take irregular snapshots of documents, databases, website designs, corporate literature and other files. In the cloud era, making backups is simpler than ever. Set up …
IMPORTANT! Ensure you’ve taken a backup of your WordPress files and database before making any of these changes. This guide will show you how to… Hide your WordPress login page from hackers, change your WordPress admin username if it’s set to the vulnerable default “Admin” user, harden your database against MySQL injection attacks and …
High-traffic websites are websites that attract a large volume of visitors. These websites often have large user bases, provide a wide range of services and generate significant revenue. Examples of common high-traffic websites include online retail stores, news websites, social media channels and video-streaming services. When you have a high-traffic website, it’s incredibly important to …
Dedicated website servers are the ultimate solution for businesses looking for the highest level of performance and reliability. When compared to shared hosting solutions, they offer more control, flexibility and scalability, and they can be tailored to meet the needs of any website. They provide dedicated resources to ensure that websites run efficiently and securely, …
When you first start designing a website for your business, there is so much to consider. From choosing the right domain name to making colour decisions, designing a website that perfectly reflects your brand and helps you to attract new customers isn’t always easy. Whilst focusing on bringing a new website to life, lots of …
Website servers are the backbone of the internet and they play an essential role in allowing businesses to operate online. Simply put, servers store and process all of the data that is required to keep a website running, and they play an integral role in today’s digital world. Website servers are responsible for hosting websites, …
There are many different web servers available; shared, dedicated and cloud hosting, all of which come with their own benefits and drawbacks. But one useful form of hosting which is often overlooked is the managed VPS. VPS stands for virtual private server and it is a versatile system that suits online businesses in several Industries. …
In today’s ever-evolving world of technology, dedicated servers are becoming increasingly popular and they’re now considered to be an essential tool for businesses. Commonly, dedicated servers are used by businesses that need to host a website, however, they can also be used for applications like streaming services and corporate intranets. This advanced solution enables you …
As a business owner, there’s a lot that you have to think about. And one of the major factors to consider is your online presence. These days most of your customers will find you through the internet rather than more traditional forms of marketing. This means that your business needs to have a high quality …
Finding the right server for your business’ website is vitally important. Your server will facilitate your website, allowing your potential customers to access your webpages; they’re a very important part of your online presence. However, there are so many different server options and packages available that it can be difficult to know which would be …
Getting your business online is simultaneously an incredibly simple yet incredibly complicated process. Build-your-own-website services make it super easy for you to build a website specifically for your business, so you can get started quickly and on your own terms. But once you look below the surface of your website, things become a little more …
Website traffic typically means the number of people who visit your website and engage with your online services at any one particular time. The higher your traffic, the better your website is performing, the more chances you have of making sales and generating a profit. When it comes to choosing the right server, the key …
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