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What are the implications of not updating WordPress and plugins for security?

In the vast landscape of the digital world, where WordPress reigns as a titan among content management systems, the importance of regular updates cannot be overstated. Picture your website as a fortress, guarded by layers of security measures and constantly evolving defenses. Neglecting to update WordPress and its plugins is akin to leaving the gates wide open for potential intruders, inviting them to exploit vulnerabilities and wreak havoc within your digital...

Demystifying Website Security: Pro Tips Every Webmaster Needs

Ensuring the security of your website is not just a best practice—it’s a crucial component that can make or break your online presence. As a server administrator and hosting expert, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of robust website security measures. Today, I invite you on a journey to demystify website security, providing you with pro tips that every webmaster needs to know. Imagine your website as a fortress in the digital...

SEO and Hosting: How Your Hosting Choice Impacts Your Search Rankings

When it comes to the intricate web of factors influencing search engine rankings, the role of hosting often remains underappreciated and misunderstood. As a seasoned server administrator and hosting specialist, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that hosting choices can have on SEO performance. Join me on this journey as we delve into the captivating realm where hosting and SEO intersect, shedding light on the hidden nuances and empowering you...

Understanding and Mitigating RegreSSHion (CVE-2024-6387) Vulnerability in OpenSSH Servers

On July 1, 2024, a critical vulnerability in OpenSSH, dubbed “RegreSSHion” and tracked as CVE-2024-6387, was publicly disclosed. This vulnerability has significant implications for the security of systems running OpenSSH, a widely used suite of secure networking utilities based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. In this article, we will delve into the details of RegreSSHion, its potential impact, and provide comprehensive guidance on how to patch it across various operating...

Adding a CNAME Record in cPanel

In this tutorial will be shown how to Add a CNAME in cPanel. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a CNAME record. CNAME records are a type of DNS record you can use to point a hostname elsewhere. While they aren’t needed by most users, there are situations where you will want to create a CNAME record for your domain. Such as when you point a subdomain...

Your host name must resolve to the correct IP address – VPS Ubunty – Plesk WebPanel FIX

We have more and more users complaining about the hostname error while installing Plesk Web Panel. There is an easy fix which you can apply in order to fix the hostname error. Error Message : Your host name must resolve to the correct IP address of your server, unless you are using network address translation (NAT). Please quit Parallels Installer, fix the host name resolution problem, and then try installing again....

How to create and maintain MySQL Databases in cPanel

Creating a database from the MySQL Databases menu 1. In order to start, log into cPanel and click on the MySQL Databases menu in the Databases section: 2. Once there, find the Create New Database section, then simply indicate name of the future database and click on the Create Database button: 3. The database is created and ready to use. Now, in order to be able to fill and maintain the database, MySQL User should be created and assigned...

How To check Network Speed with Speedtest-cli – CentOS / RHEL / Scientific / Fedora Linux

Step 1: Install python Type the following yum command to install Python on a CentOS/RHEL/Scientific Linux: $ sudo yum install python Type the following dnf command to install Python on a Fedora Linux v22+: $ sudo dnf install python Step 2: Download speedtest_cli.py Type the following wget command to grab the speedtest_cli.py client: $ wget -O speedtest-cli https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sivel/speedtest-cli/master/speedtest.py $ chmod +x speedtest-cli Step 3: Check the Internet speed Simply type the following command:...

How to install VestaCP on CentOS 7 x64

In this tutorial we will guide you how to install VestaCP on  CentOS 7×64. Minimal requirements for running and installing VestaCP : CPU: 768Mhz Ram: 512M HDD: 20Gb OS: RHEL/CentOS 5,6 also supported. We recommend at least 1GB ram and 1 CPU – You can check our VPS packages on the following link  The first step for installing VestaCP is to login to your VPS with your root data – use...

How to recover your files on Windows KVM VPS – Virtualizor

This is a tutorial on how to recover your files on Windows KVM VPS on Virtualizor. First need that you need to do is enable Rescue Mode from Virtualizor panel in your Client Area, or by logging in directly to the Virtualizor Client Panel. Next it will ask you for a password for the rescue mode, you can enter any password you want which you will need later on to log...