Almost 5,000 websites lost after hosting provider hack
Nearly 5000 websites have disappeared irretrievably after hackers broke into an Australian domain name registrar and web host.
Distribute.IT said that the attack had rendered four of its servers “unrecoverable”, meaning that thousands of customers’ web content is lost forever.
“The overall magnitude of the tragedy and the loss of our information and yours is simply incalculable; and we are distressed by the actions of the parties responsible for this reprehensible act,” Distribute.IT said in a statement.
The hosting company was attacked last Saturday, according to reports, but it is still unsure of the amount of data stolen and the method of the attacks.
Distribute.IT said that its data recovery team had been working around the clock, but that significant portions of data had been lost.
Consumers Want Healthy Menu Options, But Won’t Pay More for Them
While consumers are becoming more interested in healthy food options when dining out, the majority are not willing to pay more for them. That’s the conclusion of a new study by The NPD Group, Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Eat.
Surprisingly, consumers aged 50 or older were least willing of all age groups to pay more for healthier menu items—even thought this group is quite interested in eating healthfully. Some 70 percent of respondents aged 50-plus said they would not be willing to pay more money for healthful items at restaurants they frequent. One
Electric Power – Peru – “Nothing to fear,” says Humala energy advisor
Private investment in Peru will be guaranteed and welcome under president-elect Ollanta Humala’s administration, according to the next head of state’s energy advisor, Carlos Herrera Descalzi.
Herrera, a former energy and mines minister and past president of the country’s engineers association, spoke at BPZ Energy’s (NYSE: BPZ) annual meeting at the invitation of CEO Manolo Zъсiga.
Zъсiga said the official served as an advisor to BPZ, which holds hydrocarbons E&P contracts in Peru, where the company looks to develop a gas-to-power project.
“There is nothing to fear,” Herrera told analysts and shareholders, highlighting that Humala pledged to keep a distance from Venezuelan President Hugo Chбvez.
Slash City Council by half, Civic Federation urges
Today’s Headlines 6/30/2011
- Slash City Council by half, Civic Federation urges
- American in talks with Boeing, Airbus on 250-plane order
- Navy Pier operators ready revamp; Children’s Museum part of plan, report says
- Kraft to delay launch of Gevalia coffee in U.S.