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SERIOUS SECURITY BREACH IN PLESK
April 16th, 2019
There is a serious security vulnerability in Plesk which server operators should fix immediately with an update. The vulnerability has already been fixed in the following versions:
17.0.17 MU68 or higher
17.5.3 MU71 or higher
17.8.11 MU49 or higher
17.9 Preview 13 or higher
Apache2 Web Server
April 5th, 2019
There is a serious vulnerability in the Apache2 web server. We recommend that all server operators immediately install the system updates via the Plesk Administration.
DNSSec via CDS Activated
March 26th, 2019
Thanks to the cooperation with Switch, all customer domains are now automatically protected with DNSSec. As a FireStorm customer you don’t have to do anything. DNSSec is automatically activated via CDS. Currently the following domain extensions support CDS: .ch, .li.
Sitedesigner update
March 15th, 2019
The LinkedIN widget we currently offer will not work in future SiteDesigner versions because this application will be disabled by LinekdIN.
SiteDesigner Update
February 19th 2019
We have installed updates in SiteDesigner. Some errors in templates have been fixed and the functions have been improved.
HTTP2 enabled
March 4th 2019
We have HTTP2 enabled on all servers now load all web pages faster. On Linux servers you can activate NGINX settings, cache and much more.
Joomla Toolkit
February 22nd 2019
We have installed the Joomla Toolkit on all Linux servers. The Joomla Toolkit is a security and administration tool that allows you to manage and protect instances, extensions and templates of Joomla that are running on a server managed by Plesk.
Performance Update
February 19th 2019
We have performed performance updates on our DNS servers today. The DNS administration in the administration interface now loads much faster.
Admin interface
February 19th 2019
The admin interface has been updated, in the domain overview you can see the status of the website which is displayed by a lock. When you open the domain you will also see information about the SSL certificate such as issuer and expiration date.
DNS SEC
February 19th 2019
From now on we also support DNSSEC. In the DNS administration of a domain, you will find the keys and DS entries associated with the domain in the top right-hand corner.
SiteDesigner Update
February 19th 2019
We have installed updates in SiteDesigner. Some errors in templates have been fixed and the functions have been improved.
PHP Update
February 11th, 2019
PHP 7.3 updated to version 7.3.2.
PHP 7.2 updated to version 7.2.15.
secure website
February 4th 2019
Now FireStorm automatically protects all websites with an SSL certificate by default.
Personal Contact
January 25th 2019
Your personal contact is visible on the admin interface. If you have any questions you can contact him.
Domain Privacy
January 25th 2019
FireStorm has now activated the WHOIS Privacy domain for the .ch and .li extensions. Domain WHOIS Privacy protects your personal address information which is stored with the domain. It offers protection against stalkers, address abuse, advertising contact and your contact address will not be forwarded to the registry. Instead of your contact information, the WHOIS Privacy Service will be used as your contact address. Legitimate requests will be forwarded to you.
SiteDesigner Update
January 21th 2019
We have installed updates in SiteDesigner. Some errors in templates have been fixed and the functions have been improved.
PHP Update
January 14th 2019
Updated PHP 7.3 to version 7.3.1.
Updated PHP 7.2 to version 7.2.14.
Updated PHP 7.1 to version 7.1.26.
Updated PHP 5.6 to version 5.6.40.
Announce services online
January 11th 2019
From now on all services like root server, webhosting, domains etc. can be cancelled online. Have a look at the instructions at https://www.firestorm.ch/kb/wie-und-wo-kann-ich-kuenden/ .
PHP 7.3 - on all servers
January 11th 2019
PHP 7.3 is now available on all Plesk servers. All web hosting customers can now enable PHP 7.3 under ‘Hosting Settings’. Customers with Plesk root servers can activate PHP 7.3 under ‘Updates & Upgrades’. More information can be found in our News.
Knowledge database (Knowledgebase) published
December 23, 2018
We have extended our support area with the knowledge base. There you will find a lot of useful information about our services.
PHP Update
December 10th, 2018
Updated PHP 7.2 to version 7.2.13.
Updated PHP 7.1 to version 7.1.25.
Updated PHP 7.0 to version 7.0.33.
Updated PHP 5.6 to version 5.6.39
SiteDesigner Update
December 3rd, 2018
We have installed updates in SiteDesigner. Some errors in templates have been fixed and the functions have been improved.
Local backup - to all Unix hosting packages
November 27th, 2018
From now on you can create a local backup for Unix hosting packages.
New domain extension .museum
November 27th, 2018
We offer the domain extension .museum for registration with immediate effect.
2-factor authentication enabled
November 15th, 2018
We have made our administration page admin.firestorm.ch even more secure. You can now activate 2-factor authentication under ‘Account => Security settings’. With the free Google App Google-Authentificator you can now additionally secure your login. You can download the Google Authenticator application from the following links:
FTP problems fixed
November 15th, 2018
Under special circumstances, certain FTP applications may send incorrect LIST commands to the servers, which are intercepted by our firewall. Some FTP folders can then no longer be opened. The problem does not occur if the customer is using FileZilla. We have adapted the Rulseset of the FireWall. Further information can be found here:
PHP Update
November 12th, 2018
PHP version 7.2 has been updated to version 7.2.12.
PHP version 7.1 has been updated to version 7.1.24.
Optimization when creating email accounts
November 11th, 2018
We have optimized the administration page admin.firestorm.ch so that new email accounts can be created faster and easier.
SiteDesigner Update
November 5th, 2018
We have installed updates in SiteDesigner. Some errors in templates have been fixed and the functions have been improved.
Wildcard by Let's Encrypt
September 18th, 2018
Let’s Encrypt now supports wildcard domains. You no longer have to create a separate certificate for each sub-domain. Now you can easily create a *.musterdomain.ch certificate, which automatically secures all your subdomains.
PHP Update
November 15th, 2018
PHP version 7.2 has been updated to version 7.2.11.
PHP version 7.1 has been updated to version 7.1.23.
PHP Update
September 18th, 2018
PHP version 7.2 has been updated to version 7.2.10.
PHP version 7.1 has been updated to version 7.1.22.
PHP version 7.0 has been updated to version 7.0.32.
PHP version 5.6 has been updated to version 5.6.38.
Reseller access unlocked
September 15th, 2018
From now on customers can allow each other access to the customer account at admin.firestorm.ch. So the reseller or web designer can access the complete account of his customers. The reseller function can be found in the administration interface under ‘Account -> Reseller’.
Adaptation of log files according to GPDR / EU-DSGVO regulation
September 10th, 2018
The log files have been optimized due to the GPDR / EU-DSGVO regulation.
New administration interface for root server released
1st September 2018
From now on, all new root servers will be managed directly via the admin interface at admin.firestorm.ch. With the new administration interface you can directly access the console of your vServer, restart the server, reinstall it, view statistics and much more.