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Are you considering subscribing to a virtual private server hosting service? When you search for a VPS package, you will possibly be presented with a choice between an unmanaged and managed virtual private server. You must be aware of the distinction between these two services when determining what sort of support and infrastructure you will require. Here, we will discuss the major differences between both, and in what way the managed plan can help keep your sensitive information safe. Round The Clock Support For the Server The biggest reason for having a managed VPS as opposed to an unmanaged one is that the former provides you with access to 24/7 technical support. This is very essential for security since managed web hosting specialists will know just how to deal with new forms of threats and tricky scenarios. Whether you want a web firewall rule applied, have a data security query, or a simple password reset, a dedicated tech support team will bring a huge dif...

There are various forms of DDoS attacks, but it is not so easy to stop all of these, even for the cyber-security experts. This is why we have compiled a list of top three toughest-to-stop DDoS attacks from a web hosting service provider’s point of view. In a general sense, it is tough to block the attacks which mimic the legitimate traffic related to the target application, but some are very tricky to block. Read on to know the types of these distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are. Direct Botnet DDoS Attacks A botnet refers to a number of infected computers, servers, or the Internet of Things devices, which the attacker can control through a command and control (C&C) server. Depending upon the botnet type, the malicious party can utilize it for various attacks. For instance, in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS attacks, they make every single infected system send POST or GET request to the target site until the server resources are used up. Botnets generally establish entire TCP co...