Website malware comes in all shapes and sizes, each with its own unique methods of attack and evasion. One threat making regular headlines is SocGholish, a sophisticated and persistent malware that has been targeting websites for over 7 years. Understanding Continue reading SocGholish Malware: What It Is & How to Prevent It
Education is essential for defending your website against emerging threats. That’s why we are thrilled to share our 2023 Hacked Website & Malware Threat Report. Disseminating this information to the community helps educate website owners about the latest trends and Continue reading 2023 Hacked Website & Malware Threat Report
Encountering the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID error can be frustrating, but it’s important to address it promptly to ensure your website remains secure and trustworthy. This error typically indicates an issue with your website’s SSL/TLS certificate, which is essential for encrypting data and Continue reading How to Fix the NET::ERR_CERT_DATE_INVALID Error
Attackers are always finding new ways to inject malware into websites and new ways to obscure it to avoid detection, but they’re always up to their same old tricks. In this post, we’ll explore how attackers are using a very Continue reading Server Side Credit Card Skimmer Lodged in Obscure Plugin
Website errors can be extremely frustrating, and one that often appears is the 504 Gateway Timeout error. This error occurs when an upstream server fails to complete your request within a specified time frame. For visitors, this can be an Continue reading What is HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout & How to Fix It
Encountering the HTTP Error 429 can be frustrating for both website owners and users. Error 429 is an HTTP status code indicating that a user has sent too many requests in a given amount of time. Websites and servers implement Continue reading What is HTTP Error 429: Too Many Requests
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 April 2024
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
The .htaccess file is notorious for being targeted by attackers. Whether it’s using the file to hide malware, redirect search engines to other sites with black hat SEO tactics, or inject content — the range of possibilities for misuse is Continue reading What is .htaccess Malware? (Detection, Symptoms & Prevention)
Since January 2024, there has been a notable surge in attacks by a novel form of website malware targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency assets. This malware, spread across multiple campaigns, uses crypto drainers to steal and redistribute assets from compromised wallets. Continue reading Web3 Crypto Malware: Angel Drainer – From Phishing Sites to Malicious Injections
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are a serious threat capable of giving attackers control over infected systems. This malware stealthily enters systems (often disguised as legitimate software or by exploiting a vulnerability in the system) and opens backdoors for attackers to Continue reading Remote Access Trojan (RAT): Types, Mitigation & Removal
Nowadays, the term DDoS — or Distributed Denial of Service — raises the heart rate of most webmasters. Though many don’t know exactly what DDoSing is, they might be familiar with the effects of getting DDoSed: an extremely sluggish, dysfunctional, Continue reading What is DDoSing
There are many threats that can harm your website and your users, but one of the most dangerous is phishing. Phishing is a method used by bad actors to trick people into giving up their personal information. This can lead Continue reading New Guide: How to Protect Your Website from Phishing
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
As a webmaster, keeping your site online during large traffic spikes is what you strive for. But how can you be sure traffic spikes are legitimate? And more importantly, how do you react when they aren’t? The unfortunate reality is Continue reading How to Stop a DDoS Attack in 5 Steps