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DDoS attacks have been stymying online service providers for the last several years. It seems like every day there is another news story about the latest record-breaking Amplification attack or a crippling Layer 7 strike.

Nowadays all website hosts must be educated about the latest threats facing their property. Hosts face the difficult task of differentiating between vast arrays of products and services offered by the cyber defense industry. Even if you’ve got a handle on the technology, how do you compare a protection service’s customer support services or human capital?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) had made it possible for business owners to ramp up their IT operations quickly. There are different ways in which support is provided as a service to the IT end user. Cloud hosting is one solution that gives the power of  IaaS service providers. Offering the required software infrastructure and tools to the IT user group. So, cloud hosting enables the IT user to get access to the latest available tools and software services without the need to get in a contract or purchase a license for the particular software.

Credit card fraud, identity theft, stalking – these are only a few of the many reasons why you should be thinking about how to protect yourself from mobile malware. When they hear terms like keylogging, worms, and spyware, most people think of their home computers and laptops, not their mobile devices. In 2013, researchers at Pew Research Center released the results of their latest study confirming that 97% of 18-34 year-olds own mobile devices, followed by 91% of people aged 35-64.

Though it may be hard for developers to accept, there is a wide range of different security threats that may target their apps, and they continue to change and improve. Developers and website owners should be aware of some of the most common attack vectors which may bring different challenges. So, by reading up on a few of these frequent attacks, developers will be able to focus on creating a great user experience while feeling confident their applications are secure. Here we summarize some of the potential attacks we can face on a daily basis.

Worldwide web servers usage trends during 2013 and 2014 offer insights and useful information on the online industry. The number one web server in the world is easily Apache. Regarding the top 10 million websites in the world, Apache servers are used to host 64.2% of all sites in the world. Nginx and Microsoft-IIS host 16.3% and 14.5% of global websites respectively. There is no other single server hosting over 2% of global sites.

In today’s technologically advanced world, cloud computing is becoming popular not only among individuals but in the business world as well. Cloud technology is changing the face of the business world, making it more relaxed and more comfortable to not only have data backed up on a secure server but also allow businesses to access their information from almost anywhere at any time. Gone are the days of just being able to access data in-house, even if it is sensitive data. With cloud technology, data can now be obtained on mobile devices, tablets, and also from home. Backing up data to the cloud is indeed changing the way businesses operate today.  

When it comes to cloud technology, the question many seem to have is in regards to how they want their data backed up. With cloud computing, businesses now have the option to have their data managed by outside companies versus having unmanaged data handled in-house. There are benefits and disadvantages to both methods.

Businesses who fail to have a strong presence on the internet will fail to survive. A website provides a company with massive sales and advertising opportunities. However, as much small business find, it is not easy to design a website. It’s a skill which is a combination of art, analysis, knowledge, and technical expertise. The site can be built and managed by in-house staff if they have the skills, or there is another way – to outsource it.

There are many different ways that a business can get its web presence up and be running. If one is not looking on spending much money and does not mind a lack of flexibility, cloud hosting can be a viable option. For a good tradeoff between expense and features, virtual private servers are a decent choice. For a business looking at a vast IT infrastructure or just an extensive web presence, dedicated hosting is the most expensive but by far the most flexible of the options.