SSL port numbers serve as communication endpoints for transmitting or receiving data. One of the primary functions of these ports is to establish a secure connection between a web page and a website hosting server or the CDN/WAF that might Continue reading HTTPS Protocol: What is the Default Port for SSL & Common TCP Ports
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup November 2023
Navigating to your WordPress site only to be met with the White Screen of Death (WSoD) can be a daunting experience. This error denies access to your site for both administrators and visitors, disrupting your website’s performance and user experience. Continue reading Troubleshooting WordPress: How to Fix the White Screen of Death
The digital world isn’t all rainbows, unicorns, and cat gifs; it also has a dark side. As threats become increasingly sophisticated, website owners and administrators need to up their game. That’s why we’ve created this tailored email course — to Continue reading New Email Course: Common Website Threats & Malware
Attackers are always on the hunt for vulnerable websites. Whether you have a WordPress, Magento, or Joomla website — you’ll want to take steps to secure your site and server from attacks and malware. In today’s post, we’ll be outlining Continue reading How to Harden & Secure a Website (12 Steps)
Consumers spent a whopping $35.3 billion during last year’s cyber week shopping season. With Cyber Monday accounting for $11.3 billion in revenue alone, this period remains one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Unfortunately, hackers are making Continue reading Black Friday & Cyber Monday Ecommerce Security Threats
Your website’s database is a treasure trove of valuable information. However, this also makes it a prime target for hackers looking to steal sensitive data or modify your site’s content and behavior. The unfortunate reality is that a compromised website Continue reading New Hacked Database Guide
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup October 2023
Fake Google chrome update malware, often associated with the notorious SocGholish infection, is something that we have been tracking for a number of years. It is one of the most common types of website malware. It tricks unsuspecting users into Continue reading FakeUpdateRU Chrome Update Infection Spreads Trojan Malware
Given that WordPress powers millions of websites worldwide, it’s no surprise that it’s a prime target for malicious activities ranging from brute force attacks and hacking attempts to unauthorized access — all of which can wreak havoc on your site’s Continue reading How to Secure the WordPress Login Page
Using out of date software is the leading cause of website compromise, so keeping your environment patched and up to date is one of the most important responsibilities of a website administrator. It’s not uncommon to employ the use of Continue reading Tampered OpenCart Authentication Aids Credit Card Skimming Attack
The malware landscape is constantly evolving — and bad actors are always devising new techniques to evade detection. Our analysts most commonly find website malware nestled within JavaScript or PHP files, which can be directly executed by browsers or servers. Continue reading Shifting Malware Tactics & Stealthy Use of Non-Executable .txt & .log Files
HSTS or HTTP Strict Transport Security is a protocol that can make it more difficult for attackers to modify or intercept traffic between a user and your website. Understanding what HSTS is and how it functions is crucial for anyone Continue reading What is HSTS: HTTP Strict Transport Security
In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), let’s talk about a security basic that many people overlook: passwords. These are one of the most fundamental aspects of website security, yet we too often see webmasters taking a Continue reading Password Security & Password Managers
In the middle of September 2023, vulnerability advisory resources disclosed the details of an Unauthenticated Stored XSS vulnerability in the tagDiv Composer (the companion plugin for the popular tagDiv premium themes Newspaper and Newsmag). Shortly after that, we started noticing Continue reading Balada Injector Targets Unpatched tagDiv Plugin, Newspaper Theme & WordPress Admins
Default configurations in software are not always the most secure. For example, you might buy a network-attached home security camera from your friendly neighborhood electronics store. While these are handy to keep an eye on your property from the comfort Continue reading Optimizing WordPress: Security Beyond Default Configurations
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners on emerging threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup September 2023
Experiencing the ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection‘ on your WordPress website? This common error indicates that your site is unable to connect to its database, rendering it inaccessible to users — and potentially impacting your visitors, user experience, and sales. Continue reading What Is ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection’ & How To Fix It in WordPress
Japanese SEO Spam, also known as “Japanese keyword hack” or “Japanese SEO poisoning,” is a spammy search engine optimization technique used by black hat SEO artists to make a website show up in search engine results for spam keywords in Continue reading How to Find & Fix Japanese SEO Spam
Navigating your WordPress site’s dashboard can provide you with significant control over your website’s functionality and appearance. Yet it won’t offer a direct interaction or management of your server. This is where Secure Shell Access (SSH) steps in. SSH is Continue reading What is Secure Shell (SSH) & How to Use It: Security & Best Practices