# May 2024

## What's new

### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Contract-Owned Buckets in IONOS Object Storage**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/storage-and-backup/ionos-object-storage/concepts/bucket-types)

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**May 30**

IONOS Object Storage introduces **contract-owned buckets** in a new region `eu-central-3`. Users within a single organization can benefit from our Object Storage using contract-owned buckets. Users can now create this bucket type from within the [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/storage-and-backup/ionos-object-storage/get-started/create-bucket). The earlier bucket-type functionality presented within the Object Storage continues to be supported and is now referred to as **user-owned buckets**. For the list of operations supported in contract-owned buckets, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Feature comparison</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/storage-and-backup/ionos-object-storage/concepts/bucket-types#feature-comparison).
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Certbot Plugin for Cloud DNS**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/tutorials/network-services/cloud-dns/certbot)

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**May 24**

IONOS announces the release of our Certbot plugin for Cloud DNS. With this plugin, you can automate the process of obtaining and renewing SSL/TLS certificate. This feature enhances security and simplifies certificate management for your domains.

This detailed [<mark style="color:blue;">tutorial</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/tutorials/network-services/cloud-dns/certbot) will help you get started with the Certbot plugin for Cloud DNS, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use the plugin effectively.
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Advisory on CVE-2024-4323**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/security-safeguards/vulnerability-register/2024/cve-2024-4323)

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**May 23**

Information on the security advisory for CVE-2024-4323 reported by Tenable Research is now available in the documentation portal. The memory corruption vulnerability in Fluent Bit can result in a denial of service, information disclosure, or remote code execution.
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Enhancements in Self Service Functionality Feature**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/set-up-ionos-cloud/account-management/my-customer-data)

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**May 17**

IONOS has introduced self-service functionality features via the DCD to improve the customer experience by giving users control over certain features. [<mark style="color:blue;">Customer data</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/set-up-ionos-cloud/account-management/my-customer-data) provides additional control and flexibility to your account. With the [<mark style="color:blue;">Payment details</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/set-up-ionos-cloud/account-management/payment-details) module, you can add new payment methods. This feature has enhanced security to provide seamless yet strong customer authentication.
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Reverse DNS (PTR) Record Management for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/network-services/cloud-dns/api-how-tos/create-and-manage-reverse-dns)

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**May 13**

You can now leverage the IONOS Cloud DNS API service to create and manage Reverse DNS (PTR) records for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. This enhancement enables you to efficiently manage your DNS configurations and network settings and enhance [<mark style="color:blue;">email deliverability</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/tutorials/network-services/cloud-dns/reversedns).
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Unlimited Log Retention with the Logging Service**</mark>](https://github.com/ionos-cloud/twt-products-documentation/blob/gitbook-main/observability/logging-service/api-how-tos/modify-log-retention-policy.md#unlimited-log-retention)

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**May 7**

Logging Service is enhanced to allow you to configure an unlimited retention period for your logs. With this enhancement, you can store your logs for an indefinite period. The enhancement is available since April 29, 2024.
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">**Advisory on Acronis Vulnerabilities**</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/sections-test/guides/security-safeguards/vulnerability-register/2024/acronis-vulnerabilities)

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**May 6**

Information on the security advisory for four vulnerabilities reported by Acronis is now available in the documentation portal. These vulnerabilities reported in the Cyber Protect Agent cause local privilege escalation and information manipulation without authorization.
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