Hackers annoyed by US public broadcaster PBS’s recent documentary about Julian Assange and the controversial website Wikileaks have apparently staged an attack on the site’s web hosting servers and posted thousands of passwords from the show’s servers as well as a false news story. The group, apparently upset at the “unfair” way the Wikileaks site, … Read more
According to Google’s Director of Operations, the company plans to start using the world’s first ever seawater cooled data centre in Finland by the end of this year. Google is well known for its advances in green technology and web hosting, but this is its first experiment with water-cooling. The site is still being constructed, … Read more
Having only just announced the multi-million dollar cost of recovering from the major compromise of its PlayStation online game network, Sony has run into trouble with the web hosting and online security of its sites again. Providing yet more evidence, if it were needed, of the importance of choosing web hosting and security support wisely, … Read more
Those excited by news of innovative uses of ethical and green technology, particularly for renewable energy, will be interested to see the shortlist of companies and ventures up for this year’s Observer Ethical Awards. Online voting has now closed and the shortlist of nominees is now being judged by the Observer’s expert panel, which includes … Read more
According to figures released to investors by Sony, the PlayStation Network outage will cost the company at least $171 million – and that does not include any expenses relating to lawsuits that may arise out of the misuse of personal data as a result. Given a class action suit has been filed in Canada against … Read more
Many of us are making increasing efforts to “go green”, and we know what that means for us at home – more recycling, reduce water and energy wastage, and perhaps drive less, for example. However, what exactly is meant by “green hosting”? How can web hosts be eco-friendly? The idea of green hosting has really taken … Read more
After the 11th largest earthquake ever recorded hit Japan on the 11th of March 2011 the Red Cross immediately setup the Japan Appeal. The earthquake was measured at 8.8 on the Richter scale and it triggered a Tsunami with massive seven meter high waves which ripped through the east coast of Japan leaving trail of destruction in … Read more
The industry of setting up a website is huge. You may think that your goals of being a well-known web designer may appear impossible to achieve. However, you must consider it an advantage and seize it from your heart. It is never easy, yet nothing is impossible. You may have a lot of concerns and … Read more
Using an easy site builder program, you can voice you opinions about what is going on in the news and other modern events. Starting a website with an easy site builder program means you don’t have to have a lot of technical knowledge. You can just find a web hosting company that features an easy … Read more
With a quick website setup you can make how you feel about the earth known. Considering the recent climate changes that are happening, it is apparent that the time to speak up is right now. A company that offers a quick website setup will allow you to create an online presence. The Earth’s climate changes … Read more