6th May 2026
Linux Vulnerability CVE-2026-31431 ("Copy Fail")
A high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431, nicknamed "Copy Fail") was publicly disclosed on 29 April 2026. If exploited, it could allow a local user to escalate privileges to root on affected systems.
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31431
All WP NET servers have been patched or mitigated and are not at risk. This ...
26th Feb 2026
Billing Issue
Due to an issue with our billing system - the Stripe Card Fee is not currently being applied to invoices.
Stripe Card Fees will not be retroactively charged - they will be waived until the invoicing issue is remedied.
Please accept our apologies for this error and we appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the problem.
If you have ...
23rd Dec 2025
Happy Holidays from WP NET!
We hope you all have a great Christmas and summer holiday!
Thank you for your continued support through 2025!
WP NET Support is available throughout the holiday period, though we are running at reduced staffing levels, and responses may be delayed.
We return to normal from 12 January, 2026.
3rd Nov 2025
Reduced Stripe Card Fee
Stripe has recently announced a reduction in domestic card processing fees for New Zealand.
Accordingly, we will be reducing the Stripe Card Fee that we charge.
Card processing fees will reduce from 2.70% + NZ$0.30 to 2.65% + NZ$0.30
Note: WP NET only on-charges the Stripe Card Fee for payments of NZD$100 or more. The new rate is ...
