Navigating the world of website security can feel like stepping into a minefield, especially when you have to navigate threats like zero-day vulnerabilities. Zero-days are security flaws that, worryingly, remain hidden from everyone involved — from dev teams and users, Continue reading What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
Cookie hijacking involves unauthorized access to cookies, which are small pieces of data stored on your browser by websites you visit. Cookies often contain sensitive information, including session tokens that authenticate users to a web application. By hijacking these cookies, Continue reading What is Cookie Hijacking
If you’re managing a WordPress site, it’s crucial to ensure it runs smoothly and securely. Many site owners worry that WordPress maintenance is a complex chore that requires a ton of technical expertise, but that’s not entirely true. This guide Continue reading WordPress Maintenance: Tasks & Best Practices
Web shells are malicious scripts that give attackers persistent access to compromised web servers, enabling them to execute commands and control the server remotely. These scripts exploit vulnerabilities like SQL injection, remote file inclusion (RFI), and cross-site scripting (XSS) to Continue reading Web Shells: Types, Mitigation & Removal
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 about potential threats to their environments, we’ve Continue reading WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup March 2024
If you’ve recently launched a WordPress website, you might be asking, “How do I log in to WordPress?” or “Where is my WordPress login located?” Don’t worry — you’re not alone, and these are essential questions to ask. Understanding where Continue reading How to Find, Change & Protect the WordPress Login URL: A Beginner’s Guide
Experiencing a “This account has been suspended” warning on your website can be both confusing and alarming. This message means that your hosting provider has put your site on a temporary hold. The reasons for an account suspension can range Continue reading Fixing Website Hosting Issues: “This Account Has Been Suspended”
One of the most frequent problems that we observe in website hosting environments is “cross contamination” — the lateral movement of an attacker between websites. Cross-site contamination occurs when a site is infected by neighboring sites within the same hosting Continue reading The Dangers of Lateral Movement & Website Cross Contamination
It’s always a good idea to be aware of the security issues that might affect your site. For example, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks consist of injecting malicious client-side scripts into a website and using the site as a propagation method Continue reading What is a Content Security Policy (CSP)
Website hacking — the act of exploiting weaknesses to gain unauthorized access to a website, database, cPanel, or admin dashboard — is a reality that some webmasters struggle with. In the hands of bad actors, automated hack tools and exploit Continue reading Common Website Hacking Techniques
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you own a WordPress website and ever encountered the “Not Secure” warning, you might have worried that visitors would perceive your site as spam or fraudulent. Not only does this warning impact user trust, but it can also affect Continue reading How to Fix “Not Secure” Warnings and SSL Issues in WordPress (8 Steps)
With the web’s increased emphasis on security, all sites should operate on HTTPS. Installing an SSL certificate allows you to make that transition with your website. But it can also have an unintended consequence for sites that have been operating Continue reading How to Quickly Find & Fix Mixed Content Issues (SSL/HTTPS)