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A protected domain account blocks a phishing message while passkey, mailbox and checklist controls are verified.

123 Reg Breach: A UK Domain Owner's Security Checklist

123 Reg says an attacker read customer contact data. Lock your login, domains and mailboxes before the convincing fake renewal emails start to arrive.

November 2, 202618 min read

A resolver server validates a new root key across a chain of DNS nodes while the previous key is retired.

DNS & security

Is Your Server's DNS Resolver Trusting the New Root Key?

The DNS root switched to KSK-2024 (key tag 38696) on 11 October 2026. Check that your Unbound or BIND resolver trusts it, fix it safely, and prove it.

November 2, 202617 min read

A backed-up web server moves safely to a tested runtime with validation and rollback controls.

Web hosting

PHP 8.2 Security Support Ends 31 Dec: Plan Your Upgrade Now

PHP 8.2 gets its last security fixes on 31 December 2026. Back up, test on PHP 8.3, switch in cPanel, Plesk or DirectAdmin, and roll back fast if needed.

November 2, 202618 min read

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