We are experiencing problems on the Pluto server and busy investigating the matter. 

==== UPDATE 1: ====
The Pluto server's file system is corrupt due a, yet unknown reason and we are busy re-installing the server.


==== UPDATE 2: ====
The server was hacked and a lot of the system files were deleted. We had to completely rebuild the server from scratch and we are now busy restoring the web hosting accounts which is a slow process due to the large number of files and and number of accounts on the server. 
The hack is a very new type of hack which is widespread in the industry and affecting many servers worldwide. Extra security measures have been put in place to ensure this particular hack and other similar hack don't occur again. You can follow the forum post on this hack here: http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1235797

==== FINAL UPDATE: ====
The Pluto server has been fully restored and is operational again. Data loss due to the hack was minimal and we could restored yesterday's backup. This means that you may have lost some emails and, or some content on your website. 



Monday, February 18, 2013





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