Lambda Server Experiencing Temporary Difficulties

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mark A. Mutti

Valued clients,

Our Lambda server has been experiencing intermittent difficulties over the past hour. We are currently monitoring the situation in the spirit of diagnosis, and ultimately patching against the problem.

Your data is of course safe, thanks to our daily backup system which stores a copy of your entire hosting account outside of this server.

I will update this entry with a fully detailed report as soon as possible. Thank you.

Security Alert: Outdated WordPress Installations Targeted Today

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mark A. Mutti

ATTENTION website owners who use WordPress

Today, clients on our lambda server running WordPress 3.2.1 and earlier were targeted by a low-level hack which injected advertisement SQL through a WordPress vulnerability. This vulnerability was fixed in WordPress’ software’s latest version. Website owners running the current version of WordPress were not affected.

Remember, it is very important to keep your installations updated. We recommend that you inspect your website for anything unusual and send us a Support Request in your Client Portal if you have been affected.

Thought PhireFast does not provide technical support for third-party applications, we will be happy to restore your website to pre-incident date. You may then upgrade your WordPress installation, which will close the vulnerability in the future.

Thank you.

$100 in Google AdWords Credit (For FREE)

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mark A. Mutti

New clients and those of 24 months or more can receive a FREE $100 'Google AdWords' gift card!

You read right! We’re rewarding new AND loyal clients with our awesome new program!

Here at PhireFast we understand how important growth and online presence are. So, with Google‘s cooperation, we are offering $100 credit toward Google’s AdWords. More than just Search Engine Marketing, AdWords is a great way to create, deploy and manage successful internet advertisements of all kinds!

Eligibility:
You are eligible for one free Google AdWords Gift Card (as pictured above) if you:

Sign up with PhireFast any time after this announcement
Have hosted with PhireFast for 24 consecutive months or more

If you meet either of the criteria above, please submit a Support Request in your Client Portal with your request.

Terms:

Only Google AdWords accounts created in the last 14 days may redeem gift cards, as set forth by Google
Fulfillment may take up to 21 days if supplies run low (as of this entry supplies are plentiful and will be fulfilled within 24 hours)

More information about Google AdWords can be found here.

PS: We’d love to hear what you have to say about this, so comment below!