19Sep2023

We have disabled XML-RPC for WordPress

We have disabled XML-RPC for WordPress

The WordPress XML-RPC protocol is outdated and vulnerable to attack. In light of numerous attacks recorded in our web logs, we decided it prudent to disable it for all WordPress websites.

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4Aug2022

Cape Town Network Problem – 4 August

Cape Town Network Problem – 4 August

We are investigating connectivity issues at the Cape Town data centre.

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19May2021

Update those WordPress installations

Update those WordPress installations

When is a good time to update your WordPress installation to the latest? Generally, the answer is that “whenever possible” is a good time. Right now, add “as soon as possible” to that.

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1Feb2021

When Good [Spam]Cop goes Bad Cop…

When Good [Spam]Cop goes Bad Cop...

We received many or reports from clients unable to receive email from senders, with our servers reporting that the sending servers are blacklist as spam sources. Turns out it was a false alarm that has since been resolved.

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18Dec2020

What the F**7 !!

What the F**7 !!

Another popular WordPress plugin is vulnerable to hackers. This time round is Contact Form 7. Please upgrade!

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