Last Updated on 6 June 2021 by Daniel While the entire digital world is plagued by online attacks designed by sophisticated hackers and spammers, there are many attacks that are designed by either the novices or people with comparatively less expertise. There is one such group of attackers by the name Copy Kittens that not… Continue reading The Copycat Cyberattackers With Serious Commonsense
Category: Web Server Security
Definition and How SSL Works
Last Updated on 5 June 2021 by Daniel You might have heard about the Google Security Update where all websites that do not use an SSL Certificate will be marked as Not Secure. Surely you do not want to be marked as Not Secure, right? As a business owner, you want the best for your… Continue reading Definition and How SSL Works
Domain Name Security Measures To Keep Your Online Property Safe
Last Updated on 30 May 2021 by Daniel You may be able to protect your tangible property with security guards, CCTV surveillance and electric fences, but what about protecting your domain name? If you thought that domain names don’t need protection, then you are mistaken. Every domain name which is in use is continuously appreciating… Continue reading Domain Name Security Measures To Keep Your Online Property Safe
5 Ways to Find Out If Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked
Last Updated on 29 May 2021 by Daniel With the advent of technology, the art of hacking has also undergone a huge metamorphosis. Today, in the event of the security of your WordPress site being compromised, it’s impossible to tell from the first look that something has gone wrong. Instead of inserting some random text… Continue reading 5 Ways to Find Out If Your WordPress Website Has Been Hacked
Are You Neglecting Security On Your Website?
Last Updated on 28 May 2021 by Daniel I am a fan of WordPress, and I sometimes do recommend it for my clients to use. When their business goals and plans align with what WordPress can do, I find it a great tool to use. Surely, there is a learning curve involved… but yeah, you… Continue reading Are You Neglecting Security On Your Website?
Problems With Self Signed Certificate
Last Updated on 27 May 2021 by Daniel Problem #1: Frequent Display of Security Warnings Self Signed SSL certificates often display security warnings because browsers such as Internet Explorer (IE) do not recognize these certificates. Every browser has a defined list of ‘Trusted Root Certification Authorities’ – some publicly available, some not – and will… Continue reading Problems With Self Signed Certificate
How To Protect Your Website From Hackers
Last Updated on 25 May 2021 by Daniel When you go to a web development company or make a website by your own, try asking yourself, is my website really secure from security attacks? The answer for that will probably be a big NO. But what can you do to prevent these attacks? Who performs… Continue reading How To Protect Your Website From Hackers
Password Sharing
Last Updated on 17 May 2021 by Daniel Password sharing is a problem with any website which allows users (members) to login. It is especially true with paysites where users purchase access. Adult websites, in particular, are prone to password sharing which can be very expensive in terms of bandwidth and lost sales. Sharing of… Continue reading Password Sharing
SSH Security
Last Updated on 15 May 2021 by Daniel In the previous security article, I discussed FTP security. This time around, I will discuss hardening your Secure Socket Shell. SSH is a network protocol that provides administrators and webmasters with a secure way to access a server using a client like Putty or SecureCRT, to name but two.… Continue reading SSH Security
FTP Security
Last Updated on 14 May 2021 by Daniel Don’t underestimate the value of FTP security. Before there was the Web, there were hackers. Hackers have always been in the mix, and the birth of the World Wide Web provided hackers another playground to spoil. But if one is careful and vigilant, one can defend oneself… Continue reading FTP Security