Welcome to the Web Hosting News Report, your roundup of the top web hosting news stories all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know about:
Executives Are More Worried About Amazon Than Trump
If you asked corporate leaders what their biggest fear is, you might assume it will be Trump. A constant barrage of news stories about Trump seems to occupy the majority of most Americans minds nowadays. But not corporate leaders.
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Instead, corporate leaders are more afraid of Amazon, and it’s potential to enter expand into their marketplaces. If Amazon is a concern, why do business keep utilizing its cloud hosting platform over cheaper alternatives?
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What Does the Ideal Password Look Like?
A re-examination of the use of passwords and which are most secure is underway. The idea of changing passwords is called into question as it likely results in simple variations from the original that can be guessed quickly.
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As a brief rule of thumb, your password should consist of 4, unique and memorable words. You should also keep the password the same unless there is a specific threat or breach in security.
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What Should You Expect From WordPress Hosting?
WordPress hosting, isn’t difficult, which is exactly why it’s so popular. Even this blog (SPU) is hosted on WordPress. But, we don’t host our main website, ServerPronto.com on WordPress for good reasons.
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See, even though WordPress is easy, it’s not exactly the best option. It can be low on performance, insecure, and even unreliable. This blog post, by Graeme Caldwell on WHIR.com, let’s you know exactly what to expect from WordPress hosting.
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Docker Raising Funds at $1.3 Billion Valuation
Hidden behind this headline, is what those new funds plan to be used for. The influx of $75 million is expected to help Docker monetize it’s currently free, and open-source tools.
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These tools are popular with developers worldwide. And while it’s no secret that monetization has been a goal, it’s been elusive for Docker. They’ll be appointing experts in enterprise sales, and operations to aid the monetization of this technology.
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Microsoft Warns of More Sophisticated Scams
Microsoft has conducted another study/survey into tech support scams and has revealed new, troubling details.
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These scams are becoming sophisticated, using paid advertisements, malware, cold calling, and email to lure victims in. Social engineering, scam tactics, and various tricks are luring users into calling these fake support lines.
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Keep your software and hardware up to date to ensure you’ve got the most up to date security defenses.
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