Web Wiz Network Status and Announcements : Dedicated Servers https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:02:48 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:31:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz NewsPad 3.06 30 https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/rss-dedicated-servers_cat7.xml <![CDATA[Web Wiz Network Status and Announcements : Dedicated Servers]]> https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/images/web_wiz_newspad.png https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/ <![CDATA[Out-of-Band Maintenance: .NET 10 Security Update]]> https://status.webwiz.net/network-announcements/outofband-maintenance-net-10-security-update_post1032.html Systems Affected: Windows Shared Hosting Servers, Managed Hyper-V Servers, and Managed Dedicated Servers

Due to the critical nature of this out-of-band .NET 10 update, we will be rolling out these changes immediately to all servers with .NET 10 installed.

Reason for Urgency
This update (v10.0.7) addresses a critical regression in the Data Protection library (CVE-2026-40372). The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication by forging security tokens, potentially gaining System Administrator privileges.

Impact:
  • Immediate Deployment: Updates are being applied now to Shared, Managed Hyper-V, and Dedicated environments.
  • Server Reboots: Please note that some servers will require a reboot to complete the update, which may result in a brief period of service unavailability

We apologise for the short notice and appreciate your cooperation in keeping the network secure.

Update
This was completed by 06:30 BST

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As global standards from Google and Apple push for shorter SSL certificate lifespans starting from March 2026 (moving toward 30-day cycles), we are modernising our SSL infrastructure to ensure your sites stay secure without the risk of manual expiry.

Because certificates will soon expire every few weeks rather than once a year, manual renewals are no longer a safe or viable option. To protect your uptime, we are moving to fully automated systems.

1. Shared Web Hosting Customers
The Plan: Transitioning to Let’s Encrypt Automation Starting in March 2026, we will begin migrating all shared hosting accounts to Let’s Encrypt certificates.
  • The Transition: This change will take place at your next scheduled renewal.
  • Final Payment: You will receive one final invoice for your current SSL certificate. This covers the final manual migration and the setup of the automation engine.
  • The Billing Change: After this final migration is complete, all future SSL renewal charges will be removed from your billing system. Moving forward, this security will be a standard, automated feature of your hosting at no extra cost.

2. Dedicated Web Hosting, Hyper-V Cloud Servers, Dedicated Server Customers
The Plan: Professional ACME Management & Monitoring Dedicated environments require specialised handling to meet the new 30-day industry requirements. We are implementing an ACME (Automated Certificate Management Environment) Client on your server.
  • Automated Protection: The ACME client handles the high-frequency renewals required by modern browsers.
  • Dashboard Monitoring: We will monitor your certificate status from our central dashboard to prevent any outages.
  • Service Charge: To cover the ACME software licensing and our managed monitoring service, a monthly charge of £9.95 will be applied. This replaces the old annual certificate fees and ensures your server remains compliant with Google and Apple’s strict new standards.

Why is this happening now?
Manual renewals are becoming a thing of the past. With certificates expiring every few weeks rather than once a year, automation is the only way to prevent your website from showing "Insecure" warnings to your customers. We are making these changes now to keep your business ahead of the curve.

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