en https://blacknight.blog/ <![CDATA[Hosting & Domains News]]> https://static.feedpress.com/logo/blacknight-5e21cea65c908.jpg Hosting & Domains News https://blacknight.blog/ News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:51:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Important Changes to SSL Certificate Lifetimes – What You Need to Know https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17284373/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html https://blacknight.blog/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:52:55 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18548 Big changes are coming to SSL certificate lifetimes, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening and how it may affect you.  The organisation responsible for SSL standards, the CA/Browser Forum, has announced that SSL certificates will gradually have shorter validity periods. This change is designed to improve security across the internet.  In the future, SSL ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html/feed 0 Molly and the Machines – Proud to be Title Sponsor with Ticket Giveaway https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17284218/molly-and-the-machines-proud-to-be-title-sponsor-with-ticket-giveaway.html https://blacknight.blog/molly-and-the-machines-proud-to-be-title-sponsor-with-ticket-giveaway.html#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:46:58 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18536 We’re giving away 2 tickets to the private screening of Molly vs the Machines at the Lighthouse Cinema on Wednesday, 29th April, from 6pm - 9pm! If you’d like to join us for this special evening, simply fill in the form below to enter the draw. Winners will be contacted directly. Some stories stay with ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/molly-and-the-machines-proud-to-be-title-sponsor-with-ticket-giveaway.html/feed 0 We’re Excited About Tech Thursday — and Proud to be Sponsoring Again  https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17274325/were-excited-about-tech-thursday-and-proud-to-be-sponsoring-again.html https://blacknight.blog/were-excited-about-tech-thursday-and-proud-to-be-sponsoring-again.html#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:21:13 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18531 We love technology, but we care just as much about community. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor Tech Thursday again this year.  We got involved for the first time last year, and after seeing the strong interest, meaningful conversations, and great connections it created, it was an easy decision to come back.  Tech Thursday isn’t just another tech event — it’s something different. ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/were-excited-about-tech-thursday-and-proud-to-be-sponsoring-again.html/feed 0 Celebrating Love and Inclusion: Blacknight and The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026 https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17271333/the-outing-festival-this-valentines-weekend.html https://blacknight.blog/the-outing-festival-this-valentines-weekend.html#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:22:53 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18526 At Blacknight, we believe the internet is for everyone. That belief doesn’t stop at domains, hosting, or infrastructure. It shapes how we show up in the real world too. That’s why we’re delighted and genuinely proud to be sponsoring The Outing Festival once again in 2026.  This year, The Outing moves to an exciting new home at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/the-outing-festival-this-valentines-weekend.html/feed 0 Scam Emails Targeting Blacknight https://feedpress.me/link/10551/11130385/scam-emails-targeting-blacknight.html https://blacknight.blog/scam-emails-targeting-blacknight.html#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:05:38 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=10935 Over the past few days, there have been a number of phishing attacks targeting us and our customers. Our customer service team are dealing with high volumes of calls regarding the issue.

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/scam-emails-targeting-blacknight.html/feed 14 An Old Scam, New Targets: Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Emails https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17265668/an-old-scam-new-targets-domain-renewal-emails-you-should-ignore.html https://blacknight.blog/an-old-scam-new-targets-domain-renewal-emails-you-should-ignore.html#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:36:08 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18511 Over the past few weeks, we’ve had lots of customers get in touch about emails they’ve received regarding domain names. These are emails that are not from Blacknight, or any other reputable registrar, they are simply a scam email.   This type of scam has been around for quite some time, but in recent weeks and ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/an-old-scam-new-targets-domain-renewal-emails-you-should-ignore.html/feed 0 Irish Bank Holidays 2026 https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17265016/irish-bank-holidays-2026.html https://blacknight.blog/irish-bank-holidays-2026.html#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:36:59 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18491 We all look forward to a bank holiday, where we have a little extra time to relax, catch up, or just enjoy a change of pace. To make things simple, we’ve put together a quick guide showing our office hours and service availability on these days. Think of it as your go-to reference for knowing ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/irish-bank-holidays-2026.html/feed 0 Safer Internet Day: Online Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17261344/safer-internet-day-online-safety-is-everyones-responsibility.html https://blacknight.blog/safer-internet-day-online-safety-is-everyones-responsibility.html#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:20:21 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18495 Every year, Safer Internet Day reminds us all to take a step back and think about how we use the web, for work, for fun, and for staying connected. It’s a chance to remember that the internet is brilliant, but it also comes with a bit of responsibility too.  Online safety isn’t just the job of technical experts but it’s something we all need to look after. Whether you’re running a ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/safer-internet-day-online-safety-is-everyones-responsibility.html/feed 0 Updates to new shared hosting database servers https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17253995/updates-to-new-shared-hosting-database-servers.html https://blacknight.blog/updates-to-new-shared-hosting-database-servers.html#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:39:19 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18504 On 26 January 2026, we’ll be upgrading the database software on our new shared hosting platform (Plesk / cPanel). This is a routine upgrade and is required to keep the platform secure, stable, and up to date.  Why this matters  Some older versions of WordPress are not compatible with the newer database version.  WordPress 6.1 ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/updates-to-new-shared-hosting-database-servers.html/feed 0 Ireland’s Broadband Landscape Hits Major Milestones: Key Takeaways from ComReg’s Q3 2025 Report https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17239611/irelands-broadband-landscape-hits-major-milestones-key-takeaways-from-comregs-q3-2025-report.html https://blacknight.blog/irelands-broadband-landscape-hits-major-milestones-key-takeaways-from-comregs-q3-2025-report.html#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:22:48 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18476 ComReg has released its Q3 2025 Quarterly Key Data Report and it shows big progress in how Ireland connects, streams, works, and communicates. From record fibre numbers to rising 5G use, here are the key takeaways in a clear, simple snapshot.   Fibre Passes 1 Million Subscribers  For the first time ever, over 1 million homes and businesses in Ireland are now using ...

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