Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/04/2013 -- Every organization — from small businesses to large corporations — can finally relax about the security of their websites, and their profits.

Every day, 9,500 websites get blacklisted by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and more because of preventable attacks by malicious hackers. Once a site has been blacklisted, customers can no longer access it - at the cost of trust and revenue. The costs are even greater for businesses whose customers end up being infected by the malware.

Rivalhost - a leading web hosting service - has partnered with StopTheHacker to provide a smoothly integrated web hosting and security package for businesses of all sizes. The result is an overall savings for clients. The new partnership will provide basic scanning services at just $5, included with any hosting plan.

This partnership will make website protection much easier, as the security options can be bundled with the hosting service during checkout and are designed to work together for optimum performance.

"We're excited to partner with Rivalhost. They understand that bundling StopTheHacker with their hosting packages makes their service not only convenient, but safe," says Ridley Ruth, VP of Sales at StopTheHacker.

About Rivalhost
Rivalhost is a leading provider of Managed DDoS mitigation hosting and mitigation services, protecting clients worldwide and in every industry. StopTheHacker is a suite of security technologies designed to keep a company's website safe. Some of their technologies include malware detection, vulnerability assessments, and reputation monitoring.

Contact:
Todd Reagor
Owner / Rivalhost
+1 (877) 575 4678
info[@]rivalhost.com
www.rivalhost.com

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Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/17/2013 -- Rivalhost, a leading provider of DDoS mitigation services and managed hosting, announced today that they will begin accepting Bitcoin for hosting services and domain registrations.

Deciding to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment was a natural move for Rivalhost, which prides itself on being ahead of the curve. "We've always aimed to be progressive. Our customers wanted Bitcoin as an option, so we offered it," said Rivalhost CEO and founder Todd Reagor.

Bitcoin is a crypto-currency that relies on a distributed network and a public ledger system to facilitate peer to peer transactions. It acts as cash in the sense that transactions are not tied to a person's identity and payments are non-reversible.

This new method of payment has only been around five years. While still a young currency it has made long strides in legitimacy over the course of its existence. It's beginnings are a bit mysterious. A pseudonymous hacker using the moniker Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the currency to the world through a white paper that surfaced in 2008. Although the real identity of its creator remains elusive to this day, Bitcoin has caught on and a huge market has sprang forward.

"People want privacy. It's that simple." With over a decade in the industry, Reagor has a solid understanding of the market. "It's also not just about privacy. We have customers in nearly every place on the globe. There are a list of countries where PayPal isn't even available. Banking is difficult. Bitcoin has no borders. We want to offer payment solutions that work for everyone," says Reagor.

Rivalhost has already begun accepting Bitcoin and uses Bitpay as a payment processor for the currency. Since deciding to accept Bitcoin they have received a good deal of positive feedback from the tech community and are excited to be a part of what some are calling the "new, digital frontier of money".

About Rivalhost
Rivalhost is the leader in performance web hosting and DDoS proxy protection . Since 2003, Rivalhost has lead the way in providing the best web hosting and denial of service protection for business, small and large.

Contact:
Todd Reagor
Owner / Rivalhost
+1 (877) 575 4678
info[@]rivalhost.com
http://www.rivalhost.com

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Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2013 -- DDoS attacks, otherwise known as distributed denial of service, has become a real issue these days. Large banks are not the only ones affected, they just happen to steal the spotlight. Whether it's common knowledge or not, a large amount of DDoS attacks never make headlines. These are the ones that affect small businesses, websites of all sizes, and webmasters alike. And these are the ones that raise the cost of doing business online.

DDoS protection has become a booming business. As attacks increase, more providers spring up. There is even a growing trend of service providers on the opposite end of the spectrum. In fact, DDoS attacks are being openly sold online. People are making money off shutting down your website.

And providers are making money by keeping you online.

It's an unfortunate position for anyone to be in. The last thing you want to do is shell out more money to keep your site online. Sometimes in life we end up sailing up the proverbial creek. If you are facing one of those times, you want a solution that works. And a $1 test drive doesn't hurt .

"We understand that DDoS attacks are stressful events," says Todd Reagor, Rivalhost's CEO. "It's not a place to be. Most people faced with a DDoS attack have no idea what they are dealing with until it happens."

Of course at that point you're pressed with trying to find a way to stop the attack. If you don't know much about DDoS, you're trying to understand what you are dealing with. And at the same time, you're trying to find a provider that can mitigate the attack.

"That's why we are offering 24 hours of DDoS protection for $1 . We want you to be confident that we are the solution for you," says Rivalhost CEO Todd Reagor. "We're that confident."

About Rivalhost
Rivalhost is the leader in performance business web hosting and DDoS mitigation services . Since 2003, Rivalhost has lead the way in providing the best web hosting and denial of service protection for businesses small and large. Rivalhost is also a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and holds an A+ rating .

Contact:
Todd Reagor
Owner / Rivalhost
+1 (877) 575 4678
info[@]rivalhost.com
www.rivalhost.com

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Oklahoma City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/07/2013 -- Many small business owners are trying to understand social media and how it can help their business. The problem is not a lack of information. It's quite the opposite the web is full of information on social media, which can be overwhelming for the beginner. Rivalhost, a web hosting company with a focus on DDoS protection, has teamed up with social media expert Kim Beasley to offer a free email training series for small business owners.

Small business owners will get the ability to read a weekly blog series that is combined with daily social media tips sent to your inbox. Each email will include actionable advice that will encourage you to accomplish one small task each day. As the series progresses, you will build up not only an understanding of social media, but you will actually be improving your own social media channels every step of the way.

The SBA recently published a post encouraging small business owners to get involved with social media. Statistics show that social media is gaining ground with small businesses and that social media marketing is an effective, lowcost advertising option for businesses of all sizes. A study last year by Nielson indicates that more and more people are connecting to the internet for longer period of times and many are using social media. Think about it: when is the last time you picked up a phone book?

The first post has already been published! If you are ready to get a jump on social media marketing you can sign up on the Rivalhost facebook page or use the sidebar signup form on the Rivalhost blog here: http://blog.rivalhost.com/

We're looking forward to connecting with you!

About Rivalhost
Rivalhost is the leader in performance business web hosting and DDoS mitigation services . Since 2003, Rivalhost has lead the way in providing the best web hosting and denial of service protection for business, small and large.

Contact:
Todd Reagor
Owner / Rivalhost
+1 (877) 575 4678
info[@]rivalhost.com
http://www.rivalhost.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Edmond, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2013 -- RivalHost Managed Web Hosting is please to announce they are unveiling a new affiliate program for web hosting and DDoS protection for affiliates who are interested in offering world-class web hosting and DDoS protection services. Right now, affiliates can earn money for referrals. The greater the number of referrals you get, the more money you make.

Imagine worry free webhosting service that not only delivers quality server management and equipment, but a full spectrum of DDoS protection monitored by trained professionals. Imagine a top of a line data center and filters that not only protect your intellectual capital, but also provide that same protection to your clients.

Now, imagine one more thing. Imagine how good it will feel to make money, and you don't have to lift a finger.

Sound too good to be true? It's NOT.

The RivalHost Affiliate Program can even earn you money while you sleep. Just post the offer on your website. Whenever a visitor to your website signs up for RivalHost Web Hosting and DDoS Protection, you earn money.

It doesn't get any harder then this promise from RivalHost: send them to us; we'll take care of the rest.

Here's what people are saying about RivalHost:

"Their customer support is excellent. I sent them a pre-sales question with some specific needs that I had and I received a response within 8 minutes. Needless to say I was signing up a few minutes later." Eric Rovelto

"Five stars of a possible five," Webmaster review from Serchen

"I have to say, these guys really helped me out in desperate times. If you have never experienced it, a DDOS attack is a lesson in frustration. Over a period of nearly 4 months I had been dealing with DDoS attacks…I've been with them [RivalHost] 4 years and I am very happy with the service and the value. Any time an issue has came up they have been quick to respond and get things back on track when I needed help." Craig from Web Hosting Geeks

Why Become an Affiliate

First, why RivalHost? RivalHost offers complex layer 7 protection, 50+ GBPS, DDoS protection, multiple DDoS mitigations, GRE/local DDoS Protection, 24/7/365 responsive support global protected DNS.

Why choose the RivalHost affiliate program? Benefits include UNLIMITED Earning potential, NO monthly minimum to receive payment, 2-Tier Payouts, and Dedicated Affiliate Contact.

Why not earn money that can help your website pay for itself? All you have to do is post the new RivalHost Affiliate banner on your website.

The Affiliate Program

Receive $35/ signup for between 1-5 per month, $40/signup for 6-10 per month, $50/signup for 11-20, and $60/signup for 21+ per month.

Getting started is easy. Sign up for an affiliate account, select your banner and get an HTML Code. Place the banner and code on your website and start earning.

If you would like to find out more about our affiliate program please visit us online at www.rivalhost.com or email sales@rivalhost.com

Contact:
RivalHost.com. (Headquarters)
5204 Summit Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
Tel: 1-877-575-4678
Email: sales@rivalhost.com

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Oklahoa City, OK -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/11/2013 -- Rivalhost, an industry leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DD0S) protection and hosting solutions, has released an infographic outlining the recent DDoS attacks against banks and financial institutions . During the last quarter of 2012, Iran hackers, calling themselves the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters, repeatedly attacked banks and websites in retaliation for the Innocence of Muslims film, a film that sparked controversy and unrest around the world over its depiction of the Prophet Mohammed.

The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters are the first known hacker group to emerge from the Middle East. They have been compared to Anonymous, but have denied any affiliation. Their stated purpose is the removal of the Innocence of Muslims film from the internet. The video has already been blocked in many Middle Eastern countries. "There is no other objective and if the movie is removed, the attacks will be stopped. Protesting against insult to the prophet united and coordinated us," said the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Cyber Fighters representative.

So far, the majority of attacks have been traced to the itsoknoproblembro toolkit. A sophisticated PHP-based DDoS attack software that allows hackers to inject malicious scripts into a target computer. The DDoS attack toolkit has seen rapid advances and is capable of multi-level attacks that have been reported as high as 70 Gbps.

"DDoS protection is a real concern for companies in 2013. We're beginning to see a rise in the number of sophisticated and high-level DDoS attacks targeting businesses and banks. It's important for any business with online assets to secure their infrastructure from these attacks. Business continuity involves having a plan in place, and with the recent surge in targeted attacks on businesses, it's important to factor DDoS protection and mitigation into your company's disaster plans", says Todd Reagor, Chief Executive Officer of Rivalhost.

Additional information on the Distributed Denial of Service protection can be found online at: http://www.rivalhost.com/ddos-proxy-protection.php

About Rivalhost
Rivalhost has been a leading provider of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, offering its expertise and solutions to companies and organizations throughout the world. Rivalhost has been recognized for maintaining 99.99% uptime as a web hosting provider , and leads the way in offering the most technologically advanced DDoS protection and web hosting solutions.

Contact:
Todd Reagor
CEO, Chief Executive Officer
Rivalhost
info {at} rivalhost {dot} com
+1 (800) 575 4678
http://www.rivalhost.com/

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