During surfing the web sometimes we welcomed with a pop-up, after entering a web page. Even on our website now have a pop-up for the very first time. Suppose our system can be attacked by these pop-ups, may be malicious payloads comes in to our system or our sensitive data is stolen.Today in our this article we will going to cover the Cross-Site Scripting and we also learn how an attacker executes malicious JavaScript codes over at the input field and generates pop-us to deface the web-application or hijack user’s session.JavaScript is one of the most popular programming language of the web, more than 93% websites uses JavaScript. It is very flexible and easily mixes with the HTML codes.A HTML webpage embedded with JavaScript shows it magic after the webpage loaded on the browser. JavaScript uses some functions to load an object over on a webpage. Functions like Onload, Onmouseover, Onclick etc. Then it prompts the alert as it coded. That’s why basically XSS payloads uses JavaScript codes.Cross-Site Scripting aka XSS is a client side code injection attack where attacker is able to execute malicious scripts into trusted websites. All the websites are not vulnerable to XSS, only those websites or web-applications are effected where the input-parameters are not properly validated. From there attacker can send malicious JavaScript codes, and the user of the web-application has no way to know that it is loading attacker scripts. That’s why XSS is too much dangerous.Confused with what we are talking about? Don’t like too much theory? Let we come to practical examples. Before that we should know that XSS are mainly three types, those are following:Stored XSSReflected XSSDOM-based XSS”Stored XSS” is also known as “Persistence XSS” or “Type I”, as we can know from the name that it will be stored, that means attacker’s malicious JavaScript codes will be “stored” on the web-applications database, and the server further drops it out back, when the client visits the perticular website.Because this happens in a very legitimate way, like when the client/user clicks or hovers a particular infected section, the injected malicious JavaScript code will get executed by the browser as it was already saved into the web-application’s database. For that being reason this attack doesn’t requires any phishing technique to trap the user.The most common example of “Stored XSS” is the comment section of the websites, which allow any user to write his comment as in the form for comments. Now lets have a look with an example:A web-application is asking to users to submit their feedback, in the following screenshot we can see the two fields one is for name and another is for the comment.Now when we fill the form and hit “Sign Guestbook” button to leave our feedback, our entry gets stored into the database. We can see the database section highlighted in the following screenshot:In this case the developer trusts us and hadn’t put any validator in the fields, or may be he forget to add validators. So this if this loophole found by an attacker, the attacker can take advantage of it. Without typing the comment in the Message section attacker may run any malicious script. The following script is given for an example:<script>alert(“This website is hacked”)</script>When we put the JavaScript code into the “Message” section, we can see the web-application reflects with an alert poop-up.In the database section we can see that the database has been updated with name, but the message section is empty.This is a clear indication that our/attacker’s script is successfully injected.Now let’s check if it really submitted on the database or not? We open another browser (Chrome) and try to submit a genuine feedback.Here when we hit the “Sign Guestbook” button our this browser will execute the injected script, as we can see in the following screenshot:We can see this also reflects our injected script, because it stored our input in the database. This is the stored based XSS.Reflected XSS is also known as “Non-Persistence XSS” or “Type II”. When the web-application responds immediately on client’s input without validating what the client entered, this can lead an attacker to inject malicious browser executable code inside the single HTML response. This is also called “non-persistence”, because the malicious script doesn’t get stored inside the web-application’s database. That’s why the attacker needs to send the malicious link through phishing in order to trap the client.Reflected XSS is the most common and it can be easily found on the “website’s search fields” where the attacker injects some malicious JavaScript codes in the text box/search box and, if the website is vulnerable, the web-page returns up the event described into the script.Reflected XSS are mainly two types:Reflected XSS GETReflected XSS POSTLets check the concept of reflected XSS, we need to check the following scenario:Here we have a webpage where we can enter our name and submit it. So, when we enter our name and submit it. A message prompts back over the screen, and say hello to us.If we look at the URL then we can see the “name” parameter in the URL shows up that, that means the data has been requested over through the GET method.Now we are going to try to generate some pop-ups by injecting JavaScript codes over into this “name” parameter as:<script>alert(“This is reflected XSS, and you got hacked”)</script>We need to put this script on the URL where our name was,Now we can see that our JavaScript code is executed as an alert in the following screenshot:Actually the developer didn’t set up any input validation over the function, and our input simply get “echo”.This is an example of reflected XSS using GET method, for reflected XSS POST method we can’t see the request on the URL, in that case we need to use Burpsuite or WebScarab like tools to change the request and inject our JavaScript codes.DOM-Based XSS is the vulnerability which appears up in a Document Object Model rather than in the HTML pages. But before that we need to know what is Document Object Model.DOM or Document Object Model describes up the different web-page segments like – title, headings, forms, tables etc, and even the hierarchical structure of an HTML page. That because this API increases the skill of the developers to produce and change HTML and XML documents as programming objects.When an HTML document is loaded into a web browser, it becomes a “Document Object”.DOM-based XSS vulnerabilities normally arise when JavaScript takes data from an attacker-controllable source, such as the URL, and passes it to a sink (a dangerous JavaScript function or DOM object as eval()) that supports dynamic code execution.This attack is different from stored and reflected XSS attacks because over in this attack developer can’t find the dangerous script in the HTML source code as well as in the HTML response, it only can be observed during the execution time. Didn’t understand well, let’s check out a DOM-based XSS example.The following application permits us to opt a language shown in the following screenshot:If we choose our language then we can see it on the URL. like previous (Reflected XSS GET) we can manipulate the URL to get the alert.#<script>alert(“This is DOM XSS, and you got hacked”)</script>Then if we try to change the language we can see following:After the language we put a ‘#’, this is the major diffrence between DOM-BAsed XSS and Reflected or Stored XSS is that it can’t be stopped by server-side filters because anything written after the ‘#’ (hash) will never forward to the server.Haha 😂, what the hell if we get an alert by doing these kind of stuffs, just this? nothing else? We click on the OK button and the pop-up alert is vanishing.Wait, the pop-up speaks about a lot words. Let’s go back to the the first place, “We’ve come a long way from where we began”. Back to the Stored XSS section.Here, in the stored XSS section, we know that our input is stored on the database of the web-application. In our previous example we created just an alert but we can do much more then it. For an example if we put any name in the name field and put the following JavaScript code on the message field.<script>alert(document.cookie)</script>And we captured the cookie as we can see in the following screenshot:Now, if we navigate away from this page, from another browser, then return to the XSS stored page, our code should run again and present a pop-up with the cookie for the current session. This can be expanded upon greatly, and with a bit more knowledge of JavaScript, an attacker can do a lot of damage.To know more about exploitation of XSS we can go though this official PortSwigger documentation, this is well written.As a cybersecurity expert we try to find bugs on various services, not only that fixing them or giving an idea to fix them is also our duty. Forestalling Cross-Site scripting or XSS is trivial some times however can be a lot harder relying upon the intricacy of the application and the manners in which it handles client controllable information.Normally we can stop XSS by using following guide:Validate input from user. At the point where user input is received, filter as strictly as possible based on what is expected or valid inputs.Encode data on output from server. Where user-controllable data is output in HTTP responses, we should encode the output to prevent it from being interpreted as active content. Depending on the output context, this might require applying combinations of HTML, URL, JavaScript, and CSS encoding.Using appropriate response headers. To stop XSS in HTTP responses that are not intended to contain any HTML or JavaScript, we can use the Content-Type and X-Content-Type-Options headers to ensure that browsers interpret the responses in the way we intend.Content Security Policy. As the last line of our defense, we can use Content Security Policy (CSP) to reduce the severity of any XSS vulnerabilities that still come.There are tons of more article on this we can get from the internet. We found a very detailed article on preventing XSS attacks.Love our articles? Make sure to follow us on Twitter and GitHub, we post article updates there. To join our KaliLinuxIn family, join our Telegram Group. We are trying to build a community for Linux and Cybersecurity. For anything we always happy to help everyone on the comment section. As we know our comment section is always open to everyone. We read each and every comment and we always reply.
LXQt 2.0.0 Unveils Exciting Features for a Better User Experience
Learn what’s new in the LXQt 2.0.0 desktop environment, which promises Wayland updates soon.
LXQt 2.0.0 Desktop
LXQt, the lightweight and Qt-based desktop environment, has released its latest version, LXQt 2.0.0, based on Qt ≥ 6.6. This release brings a host of new features and improvements, making it an exciting update for users.
This release is significant because, it is the first major release which brings official Qt6 porting. In addition, a significant set of components have already been converted to Wayland. The official Wayland support is on the horizon and planned for later this year with LXQt 2.1.0.
Major distributions such as Lubuntu, Fedora LXQt spin will plan to ship this version later this year, hopefully with Wayland as well.
Let’s have a quick look at the best new features of the LXQt 2.0.0.
LXQt 2.0.0: What’s New
Wayland support
LXQt 2.0.0 has made significant progress in supporting Wayland compositors, including LabWC, Wayfire, kwin_wayland, Hyprland, Sway, and others. Although not all components are fully compatible with Wayland yet, most Wayland compositors have tools that can be used as alternatives. LXQt 2.1.0 will focus on making Wayland the main target.
PCManFM-Qt and LibFM-Qt
The desktop module is now fully compatible with Wayland, thanks to layer-shell-qt6. This allows PCManFM-Qt to provide a real desktop experience not only with X11 window managers but also with Wayland compositors that implement the “layer shell protocol”. Additionally, the MIME types of LXQt Archiver and Arqiver have been updated in LibFM-Qt, and some menu icons have been added.
Fancy Menu
LXQt Panel now features a new default application menu called Fancy Menu, which includes “Favorites”, “All Applications”, and an improved search. The old menu is still available, but is no longer the default. The older menu was there since the beginning; hence it is a significant change to bring a two panel application menu following the trends.
New Fancy Menu in LXQt 2.0.0 Desktop
LXQt Panel, Runner and desktop notification
LXQt Panel now supports Wayland positioning using layer shell. Miscellaneous fixes have also been implemented. Both LXQt Runner and LXQt Desktop Notifications now have full Wayland support.
Overall, these are the key highlights of this release.
Download and Distro Availability
Ubuntu, Fedora will feature this version (hopefully with 2.1.0 with Wayland) in later this year. These two distributions are currently featuring the LXQt 1.4.
Arch Linux users can try this version right now by enabling “extra-testing” in /etc/pacman.conf. Or, you can wait for a few days until it is available in stable. You can also install a fresh Arch Linux system with LXQt using this guide.
Wrapping up
LXQt 2.0.0 is an exciting update for users, offering improved Wayland support, new features, and various fixes. With its focus on lightweight and efficient desktop environment, LXQt 2.0.0 is an excellent choice for users seeking a fast and customizable desktop experience.
via LXQt GitHub
An Upcoming Compact 4K Computer with Rockchip RK3528A and Wi-Fi 6
Jul 20, 2024 — by Giorgio Mendoza
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The Radxa ROCK 2F is a small computing device designed for a wide range of uses, from development projects to multimedia setups. It’s packed with features, including multiple GPIOs and an HDMI port that supports 4K video at 60 fps, making it versatile for technology enthusiasts.
Similar to the recently covered ROCK 2A, the ROCK 2F is built around the Rockchip RK3528A. This configuration includes a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor and an ARM Mali-450 GPU, paired with LPDDR4 RAM. It offers flexible storage options, with provisions for an optional onboard eMMC module or a microSD card slot.
Record Your Screen To GIF Or MP4, Take Screenshots And Insert Annotations With The New Peek
Peek, or pypeek, is a tool to record your screen / a part of the screen as an animated GIF or MP4, take screenshots, and annotate the GIF / MP4 / screenshot by drawing and adding arrows, shapes, lines, or text. It’s available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.This is a fork of Peek, a simple animated GIF (can also record video, but it’s optimized for GIFs) screen recorder, which still works, but it has been declared deprecated by its developer. Peek the fork, or pypeek, is a cross-platform version of Peek written in Python and Qt with extra features.The original Peek allows recording part of the screen as an animated GIF or video (MP4 / WebM) using a simple user interface, with features such as the ability to set the frame rate, start the recording with a delay, include or exclude the mouse cursor from the recording, and more. Peek fork has annotations for both screenshots and videos, and a built-in GIF/video trimmerCompared to the original Peek, the Qt fork runs not only on Linux, but also on Microsoft Windows and macOS, and it includes extra features like:take screenshotsannotations for both screenshots and videos / GIFs (though you cannot select the frames where the annotations should be displayed – the annotation is shown on all the frames): draw or add arrows, shapes, lines, or texttrim the resulting MP4 / GIF (set the start and stop time) without leaving the applicationrecord the full screen, with the ability to minimize the app to the tray when recording full-screenmultiple display supportlimit recording to a predefined number of secondschoose between medium or high video qualityBy the way, I’m calling the fork “Peek or pypeek” because it’s called Peek, just like the original application, but its GitHub url is /pypeek.However, the application also lacks some features in the original Peek, including a keyboard shortcut to start/stop the recording, gifsky support for high quality GIFs, and resolution downsampling.The Peek fork developer mentions that this application is especially created for developers, designers, and students, who need to create tutorials, provide technical support, add screenshots and videos with annotations to presentations, etc. And do this using the same tool, even if you have machines with different operating systems.It’s also worth noting that both Peeks lack Wayland support. The fork developer is asking for help so if you’re interested in helping, create a pull request or open an issue.You might also like: Display Pressed Keys In Screencasts With ScreenkeyHow to install pypeek (the Peek fork)pypeek (the Peek fork) can be installed on Microsoft Windows from the Microsoft Store, and on macOS from the Mac App Store.On Linux, you can install it from PyPi. I recommend installing it using pipx.Install pipx from your distribution’s repositories. Here’s the command to install pipx on some popular Linux distributions:Debian, Ubuntu and Linux distributions based on these (Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Pop!_OS, Zorin OS, etc.):sudo apt install pipxsudo dnf install pipxsudo pacman -S python-pipxsudo zypper install python-pipxOnce pipx is installed, run the following command to ensure directories necessary for pipx operation are in your PATH:pipx ensurepathNow you can install pypeek, using the following command:pipx install pypeekLater when you want to upgrade it, you can do it using: pipx upgrade pypeekThe application does not show up in the applications menu on Linux. If installed from PyPi on Windows or macOS, there’s an option to create a shortcut (pypeek –shortcut). To run it on Linux, press ALT + F2 (or open a terminal) and type pypeek. You could create an applications menu entry for it using a tool such as Menulibre.I’d also like to note that the Peek fork, pypeek, creates a folder in the user home directory on Linux (~/Peek), which I’m sure many users will not like. If you prefer not to see this folder on your GUI file manager, be it Nautilus, Nemo, Dolphin, etc., create a file called .hidden in your home directory and in it, add a line with Peek, then save the file. After you refresh your home directory in the file manager, the Peek folder should no longer be visible (it’s still there but hidden).
Has your password been leaked?
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How websites store data
When you create an account on a website, the website stores your registration details on it’s SQL databases. Very few people, even within the company/website have direct access to the databases.
In a naive world, the database would contain your plaintext passwords. However, since there are hackers doing SQL injection attacks to dump the database data, it’s helpful to keep the password hashed/ encrypted. This would mean that even if someone has access to the table, he would see your username, email address, and hashed password, but not the plain-text password.Those who don’t know about hashing may wonder how does the website check if you are typing the correct password during login, if the site itself doesn’t know you password. Well, to understand that, you must understand what hashing is. You can read it up on wikipedia for a technical idea, but I’ll (grossly over-)simplify it for you.
Hashing is any operation which is easy in one direction, and difficult in reverse. For example, mixing two colors is easy, while finding out the constituent colors of a color mixture isn’t quite that easy. Multiplying two large (prime) numbers is easy, but given a huge prime number, it isn’t easy to find the two prime factors which multiplied result in that number.
Hashing example
Let’s say your password is “pass”, and there’s a hashing function f(x). Then,
f(“pass”) = d@A2qAawqq21109 (say).
Going the forward way is quite simple. On the other hand, figuring out the plain-text password from the hash (d@A2qAawqq21109) is almost impossible.
So, when you create an account and you type the password as “pass”, d@A2qAawqq21109 is stored in the database.When you login and type password as “pass”, the server hashes it, and it becomes “d@A2qAawqq21109”, which is matched with the SQL database. If you typed out some other password, say “ssap”, then the hash generated would be different, and you won’t be able to log in. Note that while the hashing function gives different outputs for most strings, every once in a while, there may be collisions (two strings may have the same hash). This is very very very rare, and shouldn’t be of any concern to us.
Forgot Your Password – Ever wondered why almost all websites give you a new password when you forget your old one, instead of just telling you your password. Well, now you know, it turns out that they themselves don’t know your password, and hence can’t tell you. When they offer you a chance to change your password, they just change the corresponding hash in their tables, and now your new password works.
How hashes are cracked – I wrote earlier that hash functions are easy to go one way, but almost impossible to go the other. The task of going the other way can be accomplished by bruteforce method. Basically, suppose someone had the password “pass”. Now, a hacker who only has access to the hashes can hash all the passwords in alphabetical order and then check which hash matches. (assume hacker knows password has length four and only alphabets).
He tries ‘aaaa’,’aaab’, ‘aaac’,……’aaba’, ‘aabb’ ,’aabc’,…..’aazz’ , ‘abaa’, ……………. ‘paaa’,’paab’,.. ,’pass’. When he tries ‘aaaa’, the hash is not d@A2qAawqq21109, it is something else. Till he reaches ‘pass’, he gets a hash which doesn’t match d@A2qAawqq21109. But for ‘pass’, the hash matches. So, the hacker now knows your password.
Website leaks
Due to the above reason, website leaks are bad, but not that bad. If the passwords are sufficiently complex, the hashing algorithm is secure, and salt (explained later) is used, then it’s quite unlikely that the hackers would be able to get many passwords from the database dump. So, even if Facebook DB is leaked, your passwords are most probably safe. Unfortunately, most probably is not something one can work with, especially when you have so much to loose in case the 0.1% chance of password being compromised is the one that materializes. So, after a DB leak, the website often asks all it’s users to change their passwords (eg. dropbox leak, linkedin leak, myspace leak etc.). Also, since you might be using the same password on different websites, it’s important that you change your password everywhere.
This isn’t even the worst part though. Some websites don’t hash your passwords, and store them in plain-text instead. If their database is leaked, the hacker has immediate access to millions of accounts on that website, plus possibly 10s of millions of accounts on other websites which use the same email/username – password combination.For example, 000webhost database had plain-text passwords, and it was leaked. I personally hosted a site there once, and my account was compromised as well.
But this still isn’t the worst part. The hackers often dump the databases publicly. The responsible ones let the website know that their security sucks, and asks them to inform their customers about the leak and get their passwords changed. After sufficient time is given to the website to act, the hacker would often dump the database publicly. To see the extent of this, take 000webhost’s example. The first search result for “000webhost leak” gives you the database, which you can download and see the passwords. The password I was using 3-4 years ago is there in the database. That very password is probably still there on some of the websites that I signed up for 3-4 years ago but haven’t you them since then (and hence didn’t update the password).
Problem 1 : Suppose there’s an hashing scheme X. Under that scheme, “pass” becomes d@A2qAawqq21109. Now this is a very secure scheme and every website uses it. Now, there’a guy who has a lot of computational power and he computes the hashes of all possible letter combinations under the scheme X. Now, given a hashed value, he can simply lookup/search his table and see what password does it correspond to. He makes this table of word to hash available online. Now, it’s quite easy to get the passwords from a database dump.
Problem 2 : Alternatively, even if the scheme isn’t common, what one can do is that he can take a common password, say “password”, then hash it, and then search all the users in the 100 million users password dump and see if any hash matches. If it does, then that means that the given user has the password “password”. By using 1 million common password, he’ll probably get 10% of the users password among the 100 million users.
Solution : Hashing Salt – To prevent that, each user chooses a password, and is given a random string, the hashing salt. The hashing function operates on both the password and the salt. So, if two users have same password, but different salts, then they’ll have different hashes. This renders both the above techniques/problems useless. Now, to get the correct hash, the hacker has to input the correct password and the correct salt to the hashing function. This means that –
The first problem where someone else pre-computed the password-hash table is solved, since now that person has to make password-salt-hash table (for every password and every salt combination, what’s the hash), which is going to be too many possible combinations. If there are 10 million possible passwords, and 10 million possible salts, there would be 100 million million combinations (I don’t even know what million million even is). If there are 10 common salts which are used very often, then the person can make a table with all the 10 million passwords hashed for the 10 common salts. Alternatively, the person can hash the 10 most common password with 10 million possible hashes. Thus, it’s important to have both strong passwords and random salts.
The second problem is also kind of solved, since the person would have to solve the hash of common passwords with each salt in the table (note that he doesn’t have to do it for all 10 million combinations, only the ones present in the table). Again, not using easy generic password like “password”,”hello”, etc. would solve this issue.
Weak salts? One of the flaws with hashing is that it could have weak salts. WPA/WPA-2 is quite robust, but since it used the SSID of the network as salt, the routers which use default SSID’s (“linksys”,”netgear”,etc.) are more vulnerable than others since rainbow tables exist which have hashes for most common passwords and most common SSIDs. That said, I’d like to re-iterate, WPA/WPA-2 is still quite damn secure, and I pointed this out only as a relevant example.
Out of all the leaks so far, I had accounts in 4 of the leaks. My account was there in the Myspace leak, the LinkedIn leak, the dropbox leak, and the 000webhost leak. I had to change my password on multiple sites on multiple occasions.
One way to find out if you’re compromised is to look for all the dumps and check manually if you’re in them. However, that’s practically impossible (not all dumps are public, and looking for your name/email in a huge file takes the computer more time than you’d guess). Fortunately, there’s a website which specifically exists for this purpose, known as LeakedSource. You can search using your email free of cost. They offer some extra functionality for pretty affordable rates ($4 paypal, $2 bitcoin).
I am compromised
If you find out that your account is indeed compromised, then I suggest you quickly change your password on all services that you use which have the same password. Better yet, change all your passwords. It’s good practice to keep changing your passwords regularly anyway. Also, if a website has the two step authentication feature, then it’s suggested that you use it.
How to Upgrade to Linux Mint 22 from 21.3: A Step-by-Step Guide
Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” is now out, and I’m sure many of you are eager to upgrade from Mint 21.3 “Virginia” to the new version. I’ll just say this – you’ve come to the right place!
We understand that an operating system upgrade can seem daunting. That’s why we’ve tailored this guide to be as user-friendly and comprehensive as possible.
We thoroughly tested each step, ensuring that the guidance we offer is not only practical but also proven to be successful. And most of all, as always, we want to ensure we give you only the best!
So, let’s do it together, ensuring that your transition to Linux Mint 22 from 21.3 is successful and enriches your computing experience.
Step 1: Take System Backup
Let’s clarify this from the beginning: you must do this step! If upgrading from Linux Mint 21.3 to 22, you must take a system snapshot beforehand. This way, if something goes wrong, you can restore your system to its previous state.
However, if you skip taking the snapshot now, you’ll have to do it at the start of the upgrade, making things more complicated as the mint upgrade tool checks for an available snapshot made. So, it’s best to take care of it right away. It’s easy; here’s how.
Open the “timeshift” app by searching for it in the start menu. When prompted, enter your user password.
Run the Timeshift app.
You must complete a quick setup process if this is your first use. Select “RSYNC” and continue with “Next.”
Set initial settings for the Timeshift app.
The following screen details your dock and its available space. You don’t need to do anything on this page—simply click the “Next” button to proceed.
Available disk space.
Keep the default settings and click “Next” to continue. We’re almost finished.
Timeshift initial setting.
On the next screen, you’ll see an option to back up the files in your user directory, which is not selected by default. We strongly suggest you choose the “Include All Files” option. Hit “Next” for the last time.
Back up your home directory.
Alright, we’re all set. Click the “Finish” button.
Complete the settings for the Timeshift app.
Click the “Create” button to start creating a snapshot of your Mint 21.3 system and wait for the process to complete.
Create a snapshot of the current Linux Mint 21.3 system.
At the end, you should see a screen similar to the one below. We are done with the snapshot. You can now close the Timeshift application and move on to the next step.
The snapshot was successfully created.
Step 2: Update All Software
Ensure your current Linux Mint 21.3 system is fully upgraded and has no packages waiting to be updated.
Run the two commands below to ensure no packages are waiting to be updated. If there are, however, apply them before moving on.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgradeCode language: Bash (bash)
Fully updated Linux Mint 21.3 system.
In addition, disable your screensaver, and if you installed some additional Cinnamon spices such as applets, desklets, extensions, or themes, upgrade them from the System Settings.
Step 3: Upgrade to Linux Mint 22 from 21.3
Everything is now in place to begin the upgrade to Linux Mint 22. Here’s our Linux Mint 21.3 “Virginia” system before upgrading to Mint 22 “Wilma.”
Linux Mint 21.3 before starting the upgrade to version 22.
Open the terminal and run the command below to install the mintupgrade tool.
sudo apt install mintupgradeCode language: Bash (bash)
Install the mintupgrade tool.
Open the terminal app and execute the command below:
sudo mintupgradeCode language: Bash (bash)
This will start the mintupgrade tool, which guides you through updating from Linux Mint 21.3 to Mint 22. Click on the “Let’s go!” button.
The mintupgrade tool.
Remember, it’s crucial not to close the terminal window. Closing it will stop the upgrade process. My advice is just to minimize it. In addition, if you want to see what the tool is doing under the hood, you can watch its processes in the terminal.
The next screen informs you that preparations for the upgrade will start. Confirm with “OK.”
Preparing the upgrade.
Wait for the process to complete. It will take up to 1-2 minutes.
Preparing the upgrade to Linux Mint 22.
Upgrading to Linux Mint 22 requires some extra checks. Just click “OK” to be done.
Performing additional tests.
Once the check is finished, the tool will tell you how many packages need upgrading and how much software will be downloaded. Click “OK” to confirm.
Summary of the software to be downloaded and installed.
You’ll need more patience here, as the downloaded packages total between 2 and 3 GB. Depending on your internet speed, this might take a while. So, why not grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let the downloads finish?
Download the required packages to update to Linux Mint 22.
Once the download is completed, you can begin the upgrade. Click the “OK” button to start.
Start the upgrade process.
Again, be a little more patient. The time it takes to update can differ depending on your hardware, but it usually ranges from 15 to 30 minutes.
Upgrading to Linux Mint 22.
If the tool finds any package conflicts, it will alert you. Simply click the “Fix” button to resolve them.
Fix incompatible packages.
Here’s what you’ve been waiting for—the tool will notify you that the upgrade from Linux Mint 21.3 to Linux Mint 22 has been completed, rewarding your efforts and patience.
The system was successfully upgraded to Linux Mint 22 from 21.3.
Now, you can safely close the window. Reboot, log in, and enjoy your newly upgraded Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” system.
Finally, you can safely remove the mintupgrade tool:
sudo apt remove mintupgradeCode language: Bash (bash)
Conclusion
With our guide, upgrading to Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” from Mint 21.3 “Virginia” is easy. It lets you enjoy the latest features, security updates, and performance enhancements the new release brings.
Although the process can vary widely depending on your internet connection speed and the power of the hardware you’re using, you should be done in about an hour.
Additionally, we recommend that you consider setting up automatic updates; however, if you don’t know how, we’ve covered it in our comprehensive and easy-to-follow “How to Configure Linux Mint 22/21 Automatic Updates” guide.
Lastly, you can check also the official Mint’s upgrade manual for additional help or valuable information.
Thanks for your time! Your feedback and comments are most welcome.
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Red Hat’s RHEL-Based In-Vehicle OS Attains Milestone Safety Certification
In 2022, Red Hat announced plans to extend RHEL to the automotive industry through Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System (providing automakers with an open and functionally-safe platform). And this week Red Hat announced it achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification from exida for the Linux math library (libm.so glibc) — a fundamental component of that Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System.From Red Hat’s announcement:
This milestone underscores Red Hat’s pioneering role in obtaining continuous and comprehensive Safety Element out of Context certification for Linux in automotive… This certification demonstrates that the engineering of the math library components individually and as a whole meet or exceed stringent functional safety standards, ensuring substantial reliability and performance for the automotive industry. The certification of the math library is a significant milestone that strengthens the confidence in Linux as a viable platform of choice for safety related automotive applications of the future…By working with the broader open source community, Red Hat can make use of the rigorous testing and analysis performed by Linux maintainers, collaborating across upstream communities to deliver open standards-based solutions. This approach enhances long-term maintainability and limits vendor lock-in, providing greater transparency and performance. Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System is poised to offer a safety certified Linux-based operating system capable of concurrently supporting multiple safety and non-safety related applications in a single instance. These applications include advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), digital cockpit, infotainment, body control, telematics, artificial intelligence (AI) models and more. Red Hat is also working with key industry leaders to deliver pre-tested, pre-integrated software solutions, accelerating the route to market for SDV concepts. “Red Hat is fully committed to attaining continuous and comprehensive safety certification of Linux natively for automotive applications,” according to the announcement, “and has the industry’s largest pool of Linux maintainers and contributors committed to this initiative…” Or, as Network World puts it, “The phrase ‘open source for the open road’ is now being used to describe the inevitable fit between the character of Linux and the need for highly customizable code in all sorts of automotive equipment.”
repgrep – interactive replacer for ripgrep
repgrep is an interactive command line tool to make find and replacement easy.
It uses ripgrep to find, and then provides you with a simple interface to see the replacements in real-time and conditionally replace matches.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
Super fast search results.
Interactive interface for selecting which matches should be replaced or not.
Live preview of the replacements.
Replace using capturing groups (e.g., when using /foo (\w+)/ replace with bar $1).
Supports file encodings:
ASCII.
UTF8.
UTF16BE.
UTF16LE.
Website: github.com/acheronfail/repgrepSupport:Developer: Callum OzLicense: MIT License or Apache License 2.0
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List of All EIG Hosts, Why You Should Avoid Them + Alternatives
Endurance International Group (EIG) stands as a titan in the web hosting industry, not for its stellar service or commitment to customer satisfaction, but rather for its relentless acquisition spree and the subsequent decline in quality across its vast portfolio of hosting brands. Founded in 1997, EIG has morphed into a conglomerate notorious for its cutthroat tactics and profit-driven approach, leaving a trail of disgruntled customers and tarnished reputations in its wake.
A full list of EIG hosting brands
A.K.A. – the hosting providers you should avoid.
Bluehost
HostGator
iPage
Domain.com
A Small Orange
FatCow
Constant Contact
HostMonster
SiteBuilder
ResellerClub
Arvixe
JustHost
BigRock
AccountSuppor
2slick
DomainHost
StartLogic
MojoMarketplace
LogicBoxes
Verio
PureHost
BizLand
Webhost4Life
ApolloHosting
EasyCGI
MyDomain
PowWeb
Dollar2Host
Cloud by IX
VPSLink
Spry
HyperMart
ReadyHosting
EntryHost
SuperGreen Hosting
Webzai
Apthos
USANetHosting
iPower
IntuitWebsites
Directi
SEOHosting
FreeYellow
Dotster
eComdash
SoutheastWeb
Xeran
eHost
BlueDomino
WebstrikeSolutions
Escalate Internet
FastDomain
Globat
Host Clear
Saba-Pro
Host Nine
HostYourSite
IMOutdoors
My Reseller Home
Net Firms
Nexx
Dot5Hosting
Sitelio
Typepad
Virtual Avenue
EmailBrain
WebHosting.info
HostWithMeNow
Homestead
Berry Information Systems
YourWebHosting
IXWebHosting
Host Centric
NetworksWebHosting
Please note that this list may change over time due to acquisitions, divestitures, or other corporate actions. It’s always a good idea to verify the current ownership of hosting providers if you’re considering their services.
Read below on why you should avoid them. Although you’ve probably already read thousands of reviews on Reddit and various other forums.
Best alternatives to EIG hosts
Generally, all hosting providers featured on our site are NOT EIG and are good. We intentionally avoid promoting EIG hosts. The hosts we do review and have a positive review of, are not part of EIG.
So the list of alternatives to EIG hosts, A.K.A. – the hosts you should use:
DreamHost: DreamHost is known for its commitment to open-source technology, reliability, and transparency. They offer shared hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated servers, along with a range of features like unlimited bandwidth and SSD storage.
A2 Hosting: A2 Hosting is praised for its high-speed performance, developer-friendly features, and excellent customer support. They offer a variety of hosting options, including shared hosting, VPS hosting, reseller hosting, and dedicated servers.
GreenGeeks: GreenGeeks stands out for its eco-friendly hosting solutions, reliable performance, and excellent customer service. They offer shared hosting, VPS hosting, reseller hosting, and dedicated servers, all powered by renewable energy sources.
WP Engine: WP Engine specializes in managed WordPress hosting, providing optimized performance, automatic updates, and robust security features. They offer a range of hosting plans tailored specifically for WordPress websites, with a focus on reliability and scalability.
SolaDrive: SolaDrive offers high-performance managed hosting solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Known for their excellent uptime, fast loading speeds, and personalized customer support, SolaDrive specializes in managed VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud solutions with a focus on security and reliability.
ExtraVM: ExtraVM is a trusted provider of reliable and affordable hosting solutions, including VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and game server hosting. With a commitment to performance optimization, DDoS protection, and responsive customer support, ExtraVM caters to gamers, developers, and businesses seeking fast and secure hosting services.
Hawk Host: Hawk Host is known for its reliable hosting services, affordable pricing, and excellent customer support. They offer a variety of hosting options, including shared hosting, reseller hosting, semi-dedicated hosting, and cloud hosting, with a focus on performance and security.
Scala Hosting: Scala Hosting offers innovative hosting solutions, including shared hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated servers, with a strong emphasis on reliability, security, and scalability. Known for their advanced features, proactive monitoring, and responsive customer support, Scala Hosting is a popular choice for businesses and developers alike.
FastComet: FastComet is recognized for its fast and reliable hosting services, comprehensive features, and stellar customer support. They offer shared hosting, cloud VPS hosting, dedicated servers, and managed WordPress hosting, with data centers located worldwide and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Cloudways: Cloudways is a leading provider of managed cloud hosting services, offering an intuitive platform that allows users to deploy and manage cloud servers with ease. With support for popular cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, and Vultr, Cloudways provides scalable and flexible hosting solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and developers
And there are more. You should check our Reviews to find out more hosts.
Why you should avoid EIG hosts
EIG’s significance in the web hosting landscape is marked by its sheer size and market dominance, but this dominance is more a result of corporate maneuvering than genuine merit. Over the years, EIG has swallowed up countless smaller hosting companies, absorbing them into its labyrinthine network of subsidiaries. This strategy, while lucrative for EIG’s bottom line, has led to a homogenization of the hosting industry, where once-distinct brands are now mere cogs in EIG’s profit machine.
The allure of EIG’s hosting brands lies primarily in their affordability, a deceptive facade that masks a litany of shortcomings. From Bluehost to HostGator, iPage to Constant Contact, EIG’s roster reads like a who’s who of budget hosting providers. Yet, beneath the veneer of low prices lies a web of deceit and disappointment. Customers who entrust their websites to EIG-owned hosts often find themselves mired in a quagmire of sluggish performance, frequent downtime, and abysmal customer support.
One of the most egregious sins of EIG is its propensity for overselling server resources. In pursuit of ever-greater profits, EIG packs its servers to the brim, cramming as many websites onto each machine as possible. The result? A digital slum where websites jostle for meager scraps of bandwidth, leading to sluggish load times, unexplained outages, and an overall subpar user experience. EIG’s disregard for quality in favor of quantity has turned once-reliable hosting brands into virtual ghost towns, haunted by the specter of poor performance.
But perhaps the most damning indictment of EIG is its callous disregard for the security and privacy of its customers’ data. With a track record marred by security breaches and data leaks, EIG-hosted websites are akin to digital fortresses with paper-thin walls. Time and again, customers have fallen victim to hackers and cybercriminals, their personal information laid bare for all to see. Yet, EIG remains indifferent, more concerned with profit margins than the safety of its users.
In conclusion, EIG’s significance in the web hosting industry is a cautionary tale of corporate greed run amok. Behind the facade of affordability lies a dark underbelly of neglect and incompetence, where customers are treated as little more than expendable commodities. As the web hosting landscape becomes increasingly commoditized, it’s more important than ever for consumers to steer clear of EIG’s siren song and seek out alternatives that prioritize quality and reliability over profit margins.
Beware of Fake and Sponsored “Top 10 Best Hosts” Lists
It’s essential to be wary of websites that claim to provide unbiased rankings of the best hosting providers, particularly when they include EIG hosting brands in their top recommendations. Many of these lists are not based on genuine user experiences or rigorous testing but are instead sponsored or influenced by affiliate partnerships.
These fake and sponsored “Top 10 Best Hosts” lists often prioritize profits over providing accurate and impartial information to consumers. They may include EIG hosting brands prominently because they offer lucrative affiliate commissions for referrals, rather than because they genuinely offer the best hosting services.
Unfortunately, unsuspecting consumers may fall victim to these misleading lists, believing they are making an informed decision when choosing a hosting provider. However, relying on these lists can lead to disappointment and frustration, as EIG hosting brands are known for their subpar services and numerous customer complaints.
To ensure you’re selecting a reliable hosting provider, it’s essential to do your research and look beyond sponsored lists. Seek out independent reviews, consult forums and discussion boards, and ask for recommendations from trusted sources in the industry. By taking the time to investigate thoroughly, you can avoid falling prey to fake and sponsored recommendations and choose a hosting provider that truly meets your needs.
The Decline of EIG’s hosts quality
When it comes to the litany of complaints against EIG, few issues loom larger in the minds of its customers than the trifecta of slow loading times, frequent downtime, and abysmal customer support. These issues, far from being isolated incidents, are emblematic of the systemic failures that plague EIG’s hosting services, leaving customers frustrated and disillusioned.
One need only peruse the countless online forums and review sites dedicated to web hosting to find a plethora of horror stories from EIG’s customers. Tales of websites grinding to a halt under the weight of sluggish loading times are a dime a dozen, with users reporting load times measured not in seconds, but in geological epochs. Whether it’s a personal blog struggling to load a few images or an e-commerce site brought to its knees by a surge in traffic, the end result is the same: lost revenue, lost opportunities, and lost trust in EIG’s ability to deliver on its promises.
But slow loading times are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the woes experienced by EIG’s customers. Frequent downtime, often attributed to overcrowded servers and poor infrastructure, is a constant source of frustration for those unlucky enough to be hosted by EIG. Whether it’s a server outage that lasts for hours or a series of intermittent outages that disrupt service throughout the day, the impact on businesses and individuals can be devastating. From lost sales to damaged reputations, the consequences of EIG’s inability to keep its servers running smoothly are felt far and wide.
And then there’s the issue of customer support, or lack thereof. For many customers, reaching out to EIG’s support team is an exercise in futility, with long wait times, unresponsive representatives, and canned responses that do little to address the underlying issues. Tales abound of customers spending hours on hold only to be met with indifference or incompetence when they finally do get through. For those unlucky enough to encounter problems outside of normal business hours, the situation is even bleaker, with no one available to provide assistance when it’s needed most.
But perhaps the most frustrating aspect of dealing with EIG’s customer support is the lack of accountability. Time and again, customers report being passed from one representative to another, each more clueless than the last, with no resolution in sight. Requests for refunds or compensation for downtime are met with stony silence or outright rejection, leaving customers feeling like little more than cash cows to be milked for all they’re worth.
EIG has long been synonymous with consolidation in the web hosting industry, gobbling up smaller hosting companies like a voracious predator devouring its prey. Yet, far from ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence, this consolidation has instead paved the way for a decline in service quality and support, leaving customers stranded in a digital wasteland of broken promises and shattered dreams.
At the heart of EIG’s consolidation strategy lies a ruthless quest for market dominance at any cost. By acquiring smaller hosting companies and folding them into its ever-expanding portfolio of brands, EIG has created a virtual monopoly in the web hosting industry, with few viable alternatives for customers seeking refuge from its grasp. But while this consolidation may have bolstered EIG’s bottom line, it has come at a steep cost to the quality of service and support offered to customers.
One of the most significant casualties of EIG’s consolidation spree has been the homogenization of its hosting brands. Once-distinct companies with their own unique identities and service offerings have been assimilated into EIG’s monolithic empire, losing their individuality in the process. What were once vibrant communities of users with shared interests and goals have been reduced to mere subdivisions of a faceless corporate behemoth, their voices drowned out by the cacophony of EIG’s profit-driven agenda.
The consequences of this homogenization are manifold, but perhaps most acutely felt in the realm of customer support. Gone are the days of personalized service and dedicated support teams attuned to the needs of their users. In their place stand impersonal call centers staffed by overworked and underpaid representatives, armed with little more than a script and a mandate to get customers off the phone as quickly as possible. The result is a customer support experience that feels more like a Kafkaesque nightmare than a lifeline for those in need of assistance.
But the decline in service quality goes beyond just customer support. The very infrastructure underpinning EIG’s hosting services has also suffered as a result of consolidation. With so many disparate brands crammed onto the same servers and sharing the same resources, performance issues abound, leading to slow loading times, frequent downtime, and an overall subpar user experience. What was once a reliable hosting solution has become a liability, with customers left to fend for themselves in the face of mounting frustrations and diminishing returns.
In conclusion, the issues of slow loading times, frequent downtime, and poor customer support are not mere aberrations in EIG’s service offering, but rather symptoms of a deeper malaise that pervades the company’s entire business model. Until EIG addresses these fundamental shortcomings and begins to prioritize the needs of its customers over its own bottom line, the litany of complaints against it will continue to grow, leaving a trail of disillusioned customers in its wake.
Overselling and Overcrowding of Servers
EIG operates with a profit-centric business model that places the pursuit of financial gain above all else, including the performance and reliability of its hosting services. This relentless focus on profit maximization has led EIG to engage in the practice of overselling server resources, a shortsighted strategy that prioritizes short-term gains over long-term sustainability.
Overselling occurs when a hosting provider allocates more resources, such as disk space, bandwidth, and CPU power, to customers than the physical server can actually support. EIG’s rationale for overselling is simple: by packing as many customers onto each server as possible, the company can maximize its revenue streams without incurring significant additional costs. However, this approach comes at a steep price, as overselling inevitably leads to a host of performance and reliability issues for customers.
The consequences of EIG’s overselling practices are manifold, with overcrowded servers serving as the breeding ground for a litany of performance and reliability issues that plague its customers. One of the most immediate and noticeable effects of overcrowding is slower website speeds. With an excessive number of websites vying for limited server resources, load times can skyrocket, leaving visitors frustrated and impatient. Whether it’s a personal blog struggling to load a few images or an e-commerce site brought to its knees by a surge in traffic, the end result is the same: lost revenue, lost opportunities, and lost trust in EIG’s ability to deliver on its promises.
Decreased reliability is another hallmark of overcrowded servers. As the demands placed on these servers exceed their capacity, they become increasingly prone to crashes and downtime. What might start as an occasional blip in service can quickly escalate into a full-blown outage, leaving customers stranded without access to their websites or email accounts. For businesses reliant on their online presence for revenue generation, these disruptions can have devastating consequences, eroding customer trust and damaging brand reputation.
In addition to performance and reliability issues, overcrowded servers also pose a significant security risk to EIG’s customers. With so many websites packed onto a single server, the potential for cross-site contamination and security vulnerabilities skyrockets. A security breach on one website can easily spread to others, putting sensitive data and personal information at risk. Moreover, the sheer volume of websites hosted on overcrowded servers makes them an attractive target for hackers and cybercriminals, who see them as low-hanging fruit ripe for exploitation.
In conclusion, EIG’s profit-driven approach to hosting has created a perfect storm of overcrowded servers, slow website speeds, decreased reliability, and increased vulnerability to security threats. Until EIG prioritizes the needs of its customers over its own bottom line, these issues will continue to plague its hosting services, leaving customers stranded in a digital wasteland of broken promises and shattered dreams.
Bad Customer Support
When it comes to customer support, EIG has earned a reputation for its abysmal performance, with a litany of complaints flooding online forums and review sites. At the heart of these grievances lie three recurring issues: long wait times, unhelpful representatives, and scripted responses. Together, these shortcomings paint a damning portrait of EIG’s customer support infrastructure, revealing a company more concerned with cutting costs than with providing quality service to its customers.
Long wait times are perhaps the most common complaint leveled against EIG’s customer support. Customers report spending hours on hold, waiting for a representative to answer their call or respond to their online inquiry. What should be a simple request for assistance often devolves into an exercise in frustration, as customers are forced to endure endless hold music and automated messages assuring them that their call is important while precious time ticks away.
Even when customers do manage to connect with a representative, their troubles are far from over. EIG’s support staff are frequently described as unhelpful, ill-informed, and indifferent to the needs of their customers. Rather than providing meaningful assistance or guidance, representatives often resort to reading from a script or regurgitating canned responses that do little to address the underlying issues. For customers grappling with complex technical problems or urgent issues, this lack of expertise and empathy only serves to compound their frustration and exacerbate their sense of helplessness.
But perhaps the most egregious aspect of EIG’s customer support is the pervasive use of scripted responses. Rather than engaging with customers on a personal level and providing tailored solutions to their unique problems, representatives are encouraged to rely on pre-written scripts that offer little flexibility or nuance. This one-size-fits-all approach not only fails to address the specific needs of individual customers but also serves to further alienate them, leaving them feeling like little more than a number in a database.
“I’ve been a customer of EIG for years, but my recent experience with their customer support has left me seriously considering taking my business elsewhere. After encountering a problem with my website, I reached out to their support team for assistance, only to be met with long wait times and unhelpful representatives who seemed more interested in getting me off the phone than actually solving my problem. When I finally did manage to get through to someone, their response was so scripted and robotic that I wondered if I was speaking to a human being at all. Needless to say, I’m deeply disappointed with the level of service I’ve received from EIG, and I’ll be looking for a new hosting provider as soon as possible.”
“As a small business owner, I rely on my website to attract customers and generate revenue. So when my site went down unexpectedly, I reached out to EIG’s customer support for help. What followed was a nightmare of epic proportions. Not only did I have to wait on hold for over an hour before speaking to a representative, but when I finally did get through, they were completely clueless about how to fix the problem. It was clear that they were reading from a script and had no real understanding of the technical issues at hand. After hours of frustration and no resolution in sight, I decided to cut my losses and switch to a different hosting provider. EIG’s customer support is a joke, and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.”
In conclusion, EIG’s customer support leaves much to be desired, with long wait times, unhelpful representatives, and scripted responses driving customers to the brink of despair. Until EIG takes meaningful steps to improve its support infrastructure and prioritize the needs of its customers, these complaints will continue to mount, tarnishing the company’s reputation and driving customers into the arms of its competitors.
Data Privacy and Security Concerns
Entrusting sensitive data to EIG hosting providers is akin to playing a dangerous game of Russian roulette, with the odds heavily stacked against the safety and security of your information. EIG’s track record when it comes to protecting customer data is nothing short of abysmal, with a laundry list of security breaches and data leaks serving as a stark reminder of the risks inherent in doing business with the company.
Instances of security breaches and data leaks are disturbingly common occurrences across EIG’s sprawling network of hosting brands. From Bluehost to HostGator, iPage to Constant Contact, no corner of EIG’s empire is immune from the threat of cyberattacks and data breaches. Whether it’s a vulnerability in a server’s software or a lapse in security protocols, the consequences of these breaches can be catastrophic, exposing sensitive customer information to prying eyes and leaving individuals and businesses vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, and other forms of cybercrime.
But perhaps even more troubling than the breaches themselves is EIG’s lackluster response to them. Time and again, the company has been slow to acknowledge security incidents, leaving affected customers in the dark and failing to take meaningful action to mitigate the damage. Rather than proactively addressing security vulnerabilities and implementing robust safeguards to protect customer data, EIG has chosen to prioritize its own reputation and bottom line, leaving customers to fend for themselves in the face of mounting threats.
At the heart of EIG’s security woes lies a fundamental disregard for the importance of investing in robust security infrastructure. In its relentless pursuit of profit, the company has consistently prioritized cost-cutting measures over investments in security, leaving its hosting platforms woefully ill-equipped to defend against the ever-evolving threat landscape of the digital world.
One of the most glaring examples of EIG’s negligence when it comes to security is its failure to keep its software and systems up to date. Outdated software is a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals, who exploit known vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to servers and databases. Yet, despite the clear and present danger posed by outdated software, EIG has been slow to implement patches and updates, leaving its customers exposed to unnecessary risks.
But it’s not just a lack of updates that puts EIG’s customers at risk – it’s also a lack of investment in cutting-edge security technologies and practices. While other hosting providers invest heavily in advanced security measures such as encryption, intrusion detection, and malware scanning, EIG has chosen to cut corners, relying on outdated and ineffective security measures that are easily bypassed by determined attackers. This penny-pinching approach to security not only jeopardizes the safety of customer data but also erodes trust in EIG’s ability to safeguard the information entrusted to it.
In conclusion, EIG’s cavalier attitude toward security poses a grave risk to its customers, with security breaches and data leaks serving as a chilling reminder of the consequences of prioritizing profit over protection. Until EIG takes meaningful steps to invest in robust security infrastructure and prioritize the safety and security of its customers’ data, the risks associated with entrusting sensitive information to its hosting platforms will remain unacceptably high.
Summary on EIG (Newfold Digital) Hosts
EIG web hosting providers should be avoided like the plague for a multitude of reasons, all of which paint a grim picture of the company’s prioritization of profit over customer satisfaction and security. From chronic performance issues to abysmal customer support and a blatant disregard for data security, EIG’s track record is rife with examples of incompetence, negligence, and outright exploitation. To entrust your website, your business, and your sensitive data to an EIG hosting provider is to gamble with your online presence and livelihood, exposing yourself to unnecessary risks and headaches that could easily be avoided by choosing a more reputable and reliable hosting provider.
When it comes to selecting a web hosting provider, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Your website is the face of your business, the storefront through which customers interact with your brand and transact with your products or services. In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, the quality and reliability of your hosting provider can make or break your online presence, influencing everything from website performance and user experience to search engine rankings and customer trust.
Given the critical importance of your hosting provider to the success of your online endeavors, it’s essential to prioritize quality and reliability above all else when making your decision. While it may be tempting to opt for a budget hosting provider like those offered by EIG, the risks far outweigh the potential savings. Instead, invest in a reputable hosting provider that prioritizes performance, security, and customer satisfaction, even if it means paying a little more upfront. In the long run, the peace of mind and reliability offered by a quality hosting provider will far outweigh any short-term cost savings, ensuring a positive online presence and user experience that sets you apart from the competition and helps your business thrive in the digital age.
If you’ve had the misfortune of hosting your website with an EIG provider, you’re not alone. Countless individuals and businesses have fallen victim to the company’s subpar services, chronic performance issues, and abysmal customer support. But your voice matters, and your experiences can help shed light on the dark underbelly of the web hosting industry.
We encourage you to share your own experiences with EIG hosting providers and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the state of the industry. Whether you’ve encountered slow loading times, frequent downtime, unresponsive customer support, or security breaches, your insights can help others make informed decisions about their hosting providers and avoid falling into the same trap.
By sharing your experiences, you’re not only holding EIG accountable for its failings but also helping to foster transparency and accountability in the web hosting industry as a whole. Together, we can shine a light on the shady practices and predatory tactics that have become all too common in the industry and demand better from companies like EIG.
So don’t hesitate to speak up and share your story. Whether it’s through online forums, review sites, or social media platforms, your voice matters, and your experiences can make a difference. Together, let’s ensure that the web hosting industry serves the needs of its customers, not the interests of profit-driven conglomerates like EIG.
