crypto-currency payment methods

Hosting.co.uk’s Approved Crypto-Currency List

We’re delighted to inform you that  Hosting.co.uk accepts over 50 different cypto-currency payment methods, in addition to PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfers. Crypto-currencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum are decentralised P2P digital currencies that enables instant payments. Clients can use Bitcoins and other crypto-currencies to buy Domain names, Website Hosting solutions, SSL certificates, and even … Read more

5 Reasons to Ditch ‘.com’ in 2020

  Cast your mind back, what was the first thing you did when you thought of your first website name? You probably jumped online straightaway and bought the .com top-level domain (TLD) name for your site. While it would be foolish to suggest that .com will never be the most prominent TLD, the introduction of … Read more

Social Engineer Hacking

What is Social Engineering Hacking and How to fight it?

Social Engineering is a form of hacking that manipulates users online into divulging sensitive and private information in order to gain access to their computer system. The umbrella term can also include exploiting human vulnerability and biases, kindness, curiosity and greed to gain authorized access to restricted areas of buildings and a gateway to installing … Read more

5 Industries that Absolutely Need Advanced Cyber Security

Cyber Criminals have been around for as long as the internet came into conception. They have made the need for cybersecurity a necessity rather than a luxury or a choice. The frequency of cyber attacks have made the need for advanced cyber security much more imperative. Consequently, the talk of having advanced internet security has … Read more

Take these steps if your WordPress account gets hacked

Urgent Steps to take if your WordPress Site gets hacked

One of the realities facing website owners since the dawn of the internet has been the potential of being targeted by hackers. Having your website hacked can be a very stressful, expensive, can destroy your SEO ranking, leave your visitors susceptible to viruses and malware and more importantly, it wounds your brand’s reputation with your … Read more

Domain Squatting

The Low-down on Domain Squatting

While the term “domain squatting” may prompt thoughts of activists and good fighting evil, this is not the reality in the vast majority of cases. This is an industry which is literally worth millions of dollars per year. In simple terms, it is the purchase of a domain name with the intention of benefiting in … Read more