{"id":1971,"date":"2011-11-07T09:20:07","date_gmt":"2011-11-07T09:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/names.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1971"},"modified":"2021-06-03T14:54:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T14:54:04","slug":"protect-yourself-from-hackers-new-ftp-lock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.names.co.uk\/blog\/protect-yourself-from-hackers-new-ftp-lock\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect yourself from Hackers \u2013 New FTP Lock"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0What you need to know…<\/h2>\n

Customers have contacted us with reports of having FTP details stolen and we’ve been able to help them identify that they have been hacked and affected by a virus as a result.<\/p>\n

As an enhanced security measure we’re adding an FTP locking feature for all Linux shared hosting accounts only<\/strong>. This enables our customers to lock FTP access to their account when it\u2019s not in use, making it more difficult for hackers to gain access.<\/p>\n

From\u00a0 the end of November FTP will be locked on all accounts as standard. You can unlock your FTP for a given time or by white listing specific IP addresses, meaning that you can access your files during this time or at the specified address even when FTP is locked.<\/p>\n

We would advise that you prepare any changes to your website and then, when you are ready to upload it, unlock FTP for one hour. If you need access for longer, please select the relevant option however, we would advise you to only unlock FTP for short periods.<\/p>\n

Features of FTP Lock<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlocking FTP via your Online Control Panel is simple.\u00a0 You\u2019ve always been able to limit FTP access via IP address, but now you can choose from either:-<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Limiting FTP access by IP address or<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Limiting the amount of time that your FTP remains open for \u2013 regardless of the IP address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you choose the second option, you can work as standard during the period of time when FTP is open and at the end of the time limited period, FTP access will close down again.\u00a0 You will be required to log back into your Online Control Panel and choose from either option one or two again.<\/p>\n

    By using the FTP lock with your Namesco hosting will greatly reduce the risk of Hackers gaining access to your website.<\/p>\n

    Please keep checking back for further information on the FTP Lock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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