The social media world is in chaos as two of the leading social media sites have been attacked. Today Twitter is experiencing a prolonged down time due to a malicious Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS). Facebook too has acknowledged that their periodical website issues too are due to DDoS activity.

A Facebook representative stated that “Earlier this morning, Facebook encountered network issues related to an apparent distributed denial of service attack, that resulted in degraded service for some users. No user data was at risk and we have restored full access to the site for most users. We’re continuing to monitor the situation to ensure that users have the fast and reliable experience they’ve come to expect from Facebook.”

The popular blogging community Live Journal is also under attack from DDoS. None of these attacks are coincident, we are in the middle of an intentional attack on the world’s most popular social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and Live Journal.

The question that we now need to ask is who will be next?

Well for me I don’t think it is about strong passwords only, computer hackers are not only attacking weak passwords, but they now have ways of attaching malwares to our PC which allows them to see the characters that we type on our keyboard when we log in to various systems. Don’t get me wrong it is important to have strong passwords but in the current state that cyberspace is in; it is very important for us to develop good security standards for our sites and everyday life of surfing.

I see where site platforms are being hacked too often.
However I think this is our fault as developers, we use Wordpress, Joomla, Plone,Magento, and lots of other Opensource systems which have basic standards of coding. Once Wordpress, Joomla, Plone,Magento is hacked the system is compromised for all of us.Because once a hacker hacks one Wordpress site, it is highly likely that he can hack 90% of all Wordpress sites on the web.

It is getting a lot easier for hackers because the web is becoming standard with Opensource Content Management Systems.
What we need to do is not only customize our interface but also the coding of the platform in areas that count.
Using .htassess file for a password protect of admin panels is enough to block access for normal every day user of our site, but the question is; can that stop a professional computer hacker or even an amateur?

Go to Google and type in “how to hack Wordpress”or Joomla.
I think you will see where I’m coming from.

Among the top vacation destinations in the world is the French capital Paris, the city is a potpourri of culture, history, and elegance. Paris or the city of lights as it is called has a lot to offer its visitors. Hence it really no surprise that thousands of people visit Paris annually. The city is located on the banks of river Siene and is among the world’s greatest cultural centers.

We have all heard about its romantic setting and vast amount museums and art gallery that will transport you to a different era. However along its impressive boulevards, there is something that is customized towards your orientations, and curiosity; all you have to do is walk the streets to find what you’ve been losing.

Although you so urgently want to find the buried treasures of Paris, if it is your first trip, there are some sights that must be at the top of your list. Naturally, standing below the Eiffel Tower and the beautiful, views will no doubt be your first adventure. The Louvre and its outstanding art collection finish with the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, will likely to be in for tight second. The Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur will be filling your first few days.

After wandering the Louvre for hours, or soaking in the unparalleled beauty of Notre-Dame; what is next to do for the ultimate City of Light vacation?

Based on your specific interests, there is, a historical Paris, a relaxed Paris, and a stylish Paris to guarantee that you get the most unforgettable and pleasurable holiday possible. Shoppers and tourists both treasure the elegance of one of the world’s most renowned malls; the Champs-Élysées, where they are able dine on recherché cuisine, shop to their heart’s desire, and unwind in a café and just look at the endless exhibit of people down the street.

While history lovers will be troubled to find a city with more astonishing museums at their disposal, there is much more to the French capitals’ past than sauntering down a corridor and viewing eightieth hundred paintings. By withstanding the attract of the French Impressionists and leaving time for the cobbled streets of Montmarte, which lies over the Seine River, you will be able to create a more private and unforgettable experience than what all the museums combined could give. Exploring concealed alleys and drifting without a destination, you will be able to see history, beauty, and a little special thing for you, all in the process of getting a little lost. With the historic restaurants like Laurent and Ledoyen spread out throughout and the Arc de Triomphe at the other end, you can easily lose a whole day savoring the atmosphere of this unique place.

Although it is easy to just consider all of the fervor you plan to follow, the City of Light surely holds up to its name during the nights. The first few days you might be tired from visiting all the favorite attractions, however once you are in the groove, make sure to spend a couple of evenings visiting the high quality bars, wine bars, and cabarets, there must be a few places that fit your taste.

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