Detect Under Hood Hacker Activity on Your Website

Website security means more than having a security provider that scans your site for malware or checks if your home page URL is blacklisted by Google. Just because your website doesn’t show any signs of malware infection, is not always a certitude that your website is safe. Saying that, how would you know that your website was compromised?

A hacker can find a security vulnerability or discover your admin login credentials and break into your website. Even if you are a simple blogger, without having stored customer credit card details or sensitive information on your database, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be concern about hackers. Hackers have different reasons for launching attacks apart from earning money. Some of them aim to spread political or harmful messages around or they might simply not like your website and want to make you look bad. They can change the content of your website without injecting malware, so you might not even notice it. This is why you need to check your file integrity validation to make sure that your web files have not been changed without your consent.

WebsiteDefender is of the few web security providers that offer you this possibility. To ensure that you have a secure website or blog, WebsiteDefender will alert you as soon as it detects file changes that can point to hacker activity. Furthermore, it will provide you a forensic analysis in order to see all the changes a hacker made and compare them with the previous version of your files. WebsiteDefender offers other security features that boost your website security such as:

• In depth security checks for malware.
• Frequent checks for vulnerabilities, malware or under the hood hacker activity.
• Email alerts on detected issues and clear instructions on how to fix them.
• WebsiteDefender WordPress Security plugin that offers additional security checks for your WordPress installation.

Recently WebsiteDefender has introduced new features that provide automated backups and restoration of your entire website, currently tested in Beta and available upon request. WebsiteDefender is therefore one of the most comprehensive online security services available on the market at this moment of writing.

You can sign up for a WebsiteDefender account here to make sure your website or blog is highly protected against hacker attacks, malware and vulnerabilities.

Has Your Website Ever Been Hacked?

Have you ever got bizarre error messages when trying to access your web browser even if everything checks out clean? Or notice strange facts on your website such as the price changing or specific files not being shown properly or not at all? Have you ever suspected that your website has been hacked or infected with malware?

It’s likely that you may come across a website that has been infected with malware. In fact, there’s even a chance that your website could be prone to hacking activity. Nowadays, hackers will target any website and blog that isn’t adequately protected. Knowing this, shouldn’t you make sure you’ve covered all the angles when it comes to securing your website?

Even if you think your website doesn’t offer hackers anything, to them, you’re still a target. Attacks happen for many reasons - some might do it for fun, while others might have dangerous intentions such as compromising your data, stealing your customer database or breaking into your bank account. Failure to properly secure your website could invite hackers in.

If you’re searching for a solution to secure your blog or website, WebsiteDefender.com will strengthen your website security. This online security service (currently free to use in Beta), helps you secure your website and blog from malware or any hacking activity.

The great thing about WebsiteDefender is that you don’t need any technical background to use it. You don’t need to install software, no training and maintenance is required and once activated, will not slow down or impact your site performance whatsoever. WebsiteDefender is being used by homemakers and seasoned bloggers.

This online application will monitor your website or blog and notify you immediately about any suspicious activity or security weakness, giving you clear instructions on how you can fix any security leaks. Furthermore, it will check if your website is blacklisted by Google or any other internet search engine. Sign up for the WebsiteDefender free security service today.

Unlike other security services, the WebsiteDefender Team has developed special security plugins for WordPress users. Therefore, if you have a WordPress website or blog, WebsiteDefender will check your installed plugins and analyse your WordPress database for any suspect vulnerabilities. Start checking your WordPress security by installing the WebsiteDefender WordPress Security Plugin.

Hope this was a helpful advice for your web application and we welcome any feedback or suggestions.

3CX Mobile Device Manager

3CX Mobile Device Manager is an online service that secures, monitors, manages and supports your mobile devices. Remotely manage applications, data and configuration settings for all types of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and notebook computers.

With mobile devices and applications flooding the market, mobile device management is growing in importance. Support costs and security risks in business are lowered when companies optimize the functionality of their mobile devices, while controlling and protecting data and configuration settings on them.

3CX Mobile Device Manager leverages Google Maps via its user-friendly online dashboard, which allows users to easily find and track connected devices in real time and view the routes employees take. You can also send messages to any number of devices simultaneously without any charge and receive instant delivery status.

Security is increased as users can remotely lock mobile devices or completely erase sensitive company data from an abused, lost or stolen mobile device and any attached SD cards with the remote wipe feature. 3CX Mobile Device Manager also offers secure communications between the 3CX Mobile Device Manager servers and devices in order to keep data secure.

3CX Mobile Device Manager allows users to manage mobile apps that are on each device. You can deploy apps to connected devices without needing to upload them to the Android Market, as well as manage, block or remove rogue apps on individual or groups of devices. By doing this, you can ensure your data plan and call budgets remain below their limits.

Have complete control over all your mobile devices with mobile device management. Sign up for your free 3CX Mobile Device Manager account today. For more information, visit http://www.mobiledevicemanager.com

3CX Named a 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor

3CX, international telecommunications developer of Windows-based PBX software, has announced its' selection as a 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor. The annual list features the most innovative vendors who deliver technology that is easy to use and also generates the high margins solution providers require.

3CX Phone System is the product that saw 3CX make the list, drawing praise for offering a high-value, low-cost VoIP IP PBX that’s software-based and provides unified communications. By being Open SIP Standard, it is simple to manage and it works with any SIP IP phones. 3CX Phone System runs on Windows and can be virtualized. It has a low cost when compared with proprietary phone systems. Being an IP-based PBX means that there’s no need for separate wiring as all phones use the existing computer network, saving yet more expenditure.

3CX saves businesses money on their telephone administration costs as it works seamlessly with leading VoIP providers and allows users to make and receive calls via Skype. It improves employees’ productivity with desktop call control presence. 3CX delivers mobility to employees by allowing them to work from home via remote extensions.

The 3CX Channel Program is open to all IT and telecoms solutions providers and allows resellers to use their Windows skills so as to tap into a completely new market. 3CX Partners generate profitable recurring income as they resell 3CX products and their own services to existing customers, whilst also targeting new customers. The roll-out involves software / hardware sales and provides the opportunity for consultancy.

Benefits of the 3CX Partner Program include access to free products and technology. There are also many free partner training events held worldwide each year and resellers get direct access to the 3CX Support Team.

"Enabling customers with the tools and strategies to solve real business problems has always been a priority to solution providers. The market has grown increasingly competitive over the years; so too has the demand for innovative, channel-friendly technologies. From the cloud to semantic technology, this year’s list of Emerging Technology Vendors highlights the emphasis on innovation and ease of use that has been the hallmark of any successful channel offering," said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director of Everything Channel.

Nick Galea, the CEO of 3CX said, "We are proud to have been included in this year’s CRN Emerging Technology Vendor list. 3CX continues to lead the market for Windows based IP PBX solutions. Companies are switching to 3CX Phone System as it allows them to make huge savings on their monthly telecoms bills and provides rich features. 3CX is a 100% channel company, providing an excellent opportunity for IT specialists to resell a high-value, low-cost PBX solution, as well as bundle in hardware and consultancy services to their existing and new customers. 3CX provides all the tools needed for our channel partners to be successful.”

Vendors on the 2011 CRN Emerging Technology Vendor list were founded in 2005 or later, have revenue under $1 billion and have an active U.S. channel strategy. Final selection to the Emerging Technology Vendor list was made by the CRN editorial team. For more information, visit http://www.3cx.com

3CX and Grandstream Announce Strategic Partnership

3CX, the international developer of the award-winning 3CX Phone System for Windows and Grandstream, a leading designer and manufacturer of next generation IP Voice and Video products for broadband networks, have announced a strategic partnership. 3CX will become one of the preferred PBX partners of Grandstream, and 3CX will fully certify and integrate Grandstream’s broad portfolio of IP phones, gateways and multimedia phones. This allows customers to easily provision and manage Grandstream phones from the 3CX Management console. It's going to be much easier to configure and set-up phone systems with this integration and ongoing management will be reduced. 3CX and Grandstream will also commit to advanced feature development and providing end-to-end support to customers, giving companies peace of mind that the complete solution is supported by both companies.

“We are pleased to establish a partnership with 3CX to promote the combination of the market leading software-based 3CX Phone System and the award-winning Grandstream IP phones and multimedia phones. This best-in-class product combination creates an excellent value and innovative solution for the SME market,” said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks.

“The combined 3CX & Grandstream solution is very easy to install and manage for customers, and is a great replacement for outdated proprietary phone systems. Because both products are standards-based, customers do not get tied in with one particular vendor and companies can buy best of breed, with full confidence in the complete solution,” said Nick Galea, CEO at 3CX.

The partnership has already resulted in benefits for customers and resellers: 3CX has shipped enhanced Grandstream phone support in Service Pack 4 of 3CX Phone System 9. It is now possible to provision and manage Grandstream phones from the 3CX management console, including the ability to upgrade the firmware network wide via the 3CX management console.

Grandstream has also launched a special reseller program which allows resellers and distributors to get rebates for selling Grandstream phones with 3CX solutions. 3CX was hereby one of the first suppliers to sign on with Grandstream’s reseller program as a result of the completion of extensive testing and 3CX getting full certification to Grandstream’s entire endpoints product line.

For more information, visit http://www.3cx.com

3CX Version 10 Beta Launched!

3CX, the company behind the IP 3CX Phone System, have announced BETA of their new version 10 PBX. Version 10 is a major release and for the first time has used Silverlight for the user portal, 3CX MyPhone. MyPhone will replace the 3CX Assistant and the old 3CX MyPhone portal as everything has been grouped in one easy to use portal.

The company has said that the new 3CX MyPhone will be web based, but users will also be able to install MyPhone as a desktop app and it will also run on Macs, which I know is a big advantage.

Well, we look forward to testing it out, especially with this extensive feature list:

• Notification to Windows Event log, 3CX Event Log and optionally by e-mail on key events
• PnP support for 3CXPhone for iPhone, Android and Windows, Grandstream Executive GXP-21xx and Yealink phones. This means that you can just plug in the phone, assign extension in the management console and the phone will be automatically configured. This eliminates the need to specify the provisioning URL in the phone or via DHCP option 66.
• Complete support for the new Grandstream GXP-1450, GXP 2100, GXP 2110 and GXP 2120 phones. Requires firmware v. 1.0.1.56 and up. Note that these phones are still in BETA
• Support for the Grandstream GXP 3140, GXP 3175 video phones
• Support for the Yealink VP 2009 video phones
• Ability to black list IPs
• Ability to block extensions being registered from outside the network
• You can configure that particular extensions can not be used outside of the local network
• Ability to limit extensions registering externally to use tunnel
• Native 64 bit version (not available in beta)
• Ability to record prompts via the phone – simply click on prompt, enter extension name and record prompt
• Reduced memory footprint and elimination of extra service
• Specify extension group in outbound rules to easily create Class of Service rules

3CX have provided a downloads section where you can try out the BETA version 10.

You can download the 3CX BETA Version 10 Phone System from here. The administration manual can be found here (PDF). The 3CX MyPhone and Extension user manual is web based and can be found here and users can post any questions about the BETA in the 3CX Phone System V10 BETA forum here.

Use this Beta V10 Demo Key to activate enterprise features: LFMD-4QDR-7OHP-ZZO2

3CXPhone 5 adds video, BLF to free soft phone in Smartphone Look

3CX’s popular free business soft phone does Unified Communications and becomes ‘Zero Admin’

London - November 30, 2010- 3CX today announced a new version of its popular free VoIP soft phone for Windows, 3CXPhone 5. New features added to 3CXPhone 5 include standards based video support, multiple SIP profiles, BLF and the ability to provision and manage all soft phone installations network wide. 3CXPhone 5 will remain completely

free.