Reply from CloudConeFeb 20, 2026
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of 15 years of data. That’s not just downtime, that’s personal work, client trust, and years of effort. We understand how devastating that feels.
For anyone who wants to read the full official statement from our website, you can find it here: https://app.cloudcone.com/incident-346624
That said, it’s important to clarify how backups work in unmanaged VPS environments. CloudCone’s Budget VPS line is self-managed and does not include automatic backups by default. Users are responsible for maintaining off-site backups of critical data.
We also understand that standalone servers from any provider claiming high reliability don’t always give the peace of mind you need, especially when running critical workloads.
That’s why we offer our SC2 (Scalable Cloud Compute) line with Automated Backups, as well as Dedicated Servers with RAID Controllers for users who need extra control and security for sensitive data. We always strongly recommend independent backups for exactly this reason; no single server should ever be the only copy of important data.
At the end of the day, absolute resilience comes from combining the right infrastructure with solid backup practices, and we’re focused on giving our users flexible options that protect what matters most.
As part of our commitment to supporting customers after the incident, we introduced these measures:
Credit Compensation Based on Customer Feedback: All impacted customers automatically received account credits equivalent to one full month of their VPS package. For example, a VPS billed at $60 per year would receive $5 in account credits added directly to the account balance.
Service Extensions: Affected servers will automatically receive a free two-month service extension at each of the next two renewals, for a total of 4 free months of service. For example, a standard 12-month annual renewal will be extended to 14 months at no additional cost. Updated due dates will be applied automatically as renewals occur.
Discounted Monthly Backups: In Q2 2026, affected customers will receive 50% off monthly server backups for up to one year on the upcoming platform. This initiative aims to strengthen long-term data protection and provide additional peace of mind.
Platform Improvements: Our Budget VPS instances are scheduled to be migrated to CloudCone’s new in-house platform, which was already in final testing and is expected to launch by the end of March. The new platform is designed to deliver improved reliability, performance, and enhanced security.
We understand that no form of compensation can fully offset the disruption experienced. However, we emphasized that these actions represent a sincere effort to support customers and improve the overall experience moving forward.
This external attack will not bring us down. As we move forward and the new platform approaches launch, our focus remains clear: learning from the incident, strengthening our systems, and earning back customer trust through real actions, not just words.
We truly value every one of you.