Another Sony Online Entertainment hacker is going to prison after entering a plea deal with prosecutors. Austin Thompson of Utah pleaded guilty to his part in a denial of service attack on Sony Online Entertainment’s servers as well as other victims between 2013 and 2014. Thompson, for those who recall, headed the hacker group Derp Trolling, and took down a number of services for hours at a time, boasting about his deeds on Twitter for the world to see. Thompson faced a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine under 18 U.S.C. § 1030(a)(5)(A), Damage to a Protected Computer. “Thompson typically used the Twitter account @DerpTrolling to announce that an attack was imminent and then posted “scalps” (screenshots or other photos showing that victims’ servers had been taken down) after the attack. The attacks took down game servers and related computers around the world, often for hours at a time. According to the plea agreement, … [Read more...] about SOE DDOS’er Gets 27 Months In Prison, $95 Thousand Fine
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Battle Bards Episode 95: Caverns & Caves
A new episode of Battle Bards is up! Are they music critics or funky spelunkers? Today, the Battle Bards are both as they delve into the secrets of MMORPG cave and cavern music. It may not be a part of these games that you think about muchly, but underground spaces tend to be assigned their own unique sounds and themes. Let’s check them out! LISTEN NOW Intro (feat. “Cave of Wonders” from Vanguard, “Cave of Life” from MapleStory, and “Christmas Caverns” from RuneScape) “Mysterious Cavern” from Shroud of the Avatar “Misterious Cave” from Lineage II “Caverns of Time” from World of Warcraft “Ursa Caverns” from Rappelz “Nameless Cave” from Ragnarok Online 2 “Memorial Caverns” from Free Realms “Kaphras Cave” from Black Desert Which one did we like the best? Jukebox picks: “Main … [Read more...] about Battle Bards Episode 95: Caverns & Caves
BigCommerce vs Shopify Comparison 2017
16 Jan BigCommerce vs Shopify Comparison 2017 You probably have a dream of running a full fledged eCommerce store, selling your products across the world. Whether you’re selling hand-crafted goods, supplements, clothing, or anything else in the world, the power of the internet allows you to reach the people who need your products the most. If you’re dead set on building a popular and profitable eCommerce store, then you need a software solution to support your business goals. BigCommerce and Shopify are two of the leading players in the eCommerce space. When you’re just getting started it can be difficult to determine which eCommerce platform will be the best for your needs. After all, you want to spend time building your store, not spending hours upon hours researching the best eCommerce option. Which is why we created this post. Below we highlight everything you need to know about Shopify and BigCommerce, and how you can make the best decision for your new online … [Read more...] about BigCommerce vs Shopify Comparison 2017
Shared Hosting for WordPress [2016]
There are many Web hosting companies out there, and each one has its pros and cons. I mostly deal with web hosting for WordPress, and when it comes to shared hosting, there are many companies which offer top notch hosting for a WordPress blog. Bluehost is one such hosting company. Bluehost has created a name for itself with outstanding server performance. Today I will be sharing a complete review of Bluehost hosting, and why you should opt for this particular hosting service. Being a blogger, I know that some of the things we look for in a web hosting service are: Reliability Affordability Support Review of Bluehost Shared Hosting: Bluehost offers various hosting packages including shared hosting, VPS hosting, WordPress managed hosting and dedicated hosting. Their shared hosting package is perfect for your new blog, but if you have an existing WordPress blog with good traffic, I suggest you use their managed WordPress hosting. Before I get into detail regarding Bluehost, let me start … [Read more...] about Shared Hosting for WordPress [2016]
The Best WordPress Themes for Photographers In 2017
30 Jul The Best WordPress Themes for Photographers In 2017 Whether you’re a casual photographer who is learning the trade or an experienced photographer who snaps photos for a living, you know that presentation is everything. When it comes to creating a WordPress website to show off your photos, you want only the best; while the standard WordPress theme is more than suitable for showcasing your portfolio, a custom WordPress theme specifically for photography will make your photos pop off the page. We’ve found 30 of the best WordPress themes for photographers that are guaranteed to make your photos the star of your website. Whether you’re a WordPress novice or a master at manipulating the inner workings of the site, you’re sure to find a WordPress photography theme on this list that you’ll love. The aptly named Infinite Photography WordPress theme is designed with photographers in mind; it’s a quick, responsive theme that works on a number of … [Read more...] about The Best WordPress Themes for Photographers In 2017