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FTP Changes Take Effect On 04/25/2012

Shane J — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:47:20 +0000

Host 99 has made some changes to our FTP log-in system regarding PCI Compliance Regulated websites. Due to security and CVE releases we must enforce this rule to offer extra security. Not only do we offer back end encryption while logging into your FTP using a FTP client we have now setup front end encryption as well. Please use on

PHP 4 End of Life Announcement And Support

Shane J — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:27:03 +0000

cPanel to End Support for PHP 4 cPanel announces that EasyApache will no longer support PHP 4 beginning May, 2012. PHP 4 has not been actively developed, or supported by the PHP developers, for several years. Many CVEs reported against newer versions of PHP are also applicable in version 4, but remain unaddressed by the PHP developers. EasyApache will soon

New Site Released

Shane J — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:57:35 +0000

We have released our “Brand New” website loaded with extra billing features and easier account management just for you! If you have any comments or feedback, or notice any errors, please let us know…

New Server Migration To Take Effect

Shane J — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:33 +0000

Server18 server accounts will be transfer to server25 within the next couple of weeks. Due to strict security changes passed by the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) we are required to upgrade our hardware to be able to handle all security configurations and requirements for PCI compliance accounts currently being hosted on this particular server and non PCI compliant customers are

What is PCI?

Shane J — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:48:34 +0000

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements designed to ensure that ALL companies that process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Essentially any merchant that has a Merchant ID (MID). The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) was launched on September 7, 2006 to manage the ongoing

Host 99 Partners With Attracta SEO

Shane J — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:49:37 +0000

Host 99 is proud to announce our partnership with Attracta SEO. With our partnership we are eligible to add Free SEO tools within our cPanel platform. In a few days customers will now be able to use Attracta SEO tools right from their cPanel and not even leave the page and benefit from these SEO tools to boost their website.

Customers worry about theft of their data.

Shane J — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:45:01 +0000

You should worry about business fallout. More than 340 million computer records containing sensitive personal information have been involved in security breaches in the U.S. since 2005.1 Now criminals are shifting sights to small merchants because many have lax security for cardholder data. More than 80% of attacks target small merchants. If you are at fault for a security breach,

Small Merchants

Shane J — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:52:56 +0000

Small merchants are prime targets for data thieves. It’s your job to protect cardholder data at the point-of-sale. If cardholder data is stolen – and it’s your fault – you could incur fines, penalties, even termination of the right to accept payment cards! Let Host 99 help you become PCI Compliant and stay secured from hackers. Contact Us for more

How to Be Compliant

Shane J — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:42:13 +0000

Getting Started with PCI Data Security Standard Compliance PCI Security Standards are technical and operational requirements set by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect cardholder data. The Council is responsible for managing the security standards, while compliance with the PCI Security Standards is enforced by the payment card brands. The standards apply to all organizations that store,

PCI DSS 2.0 Compliance

Shane J — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:43:22 +0000

On Jan. 1, 2011, the latest version of the PCI DSS 2.0 went into effect. The revisions, which modify the Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs), call for discontinuance of the existing PCI DSS version and SAQ forms by Dec. 31, 2011. The PCI DSS 2.0 is another opportunity for you to engage merchants in active PCI education, provide valuable security information that