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There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with malicious activity on your website. Cyberattacks don’t just disrupt your website’s traffic—they damage your business, tarnish your reputation, and create immeasurable harm to your brand. No matter the size or purpose of your site, cleaning up after a security breach is the last thing you want to spend […]
During the first half of 2024 alone, Cloudflare mitigated 8.5 million DoS and DDoS attacks. That’s a marked increase from 2023 and a clear sign that these attacks are as common as ever. Even small sites can be targets for service-disrupting attacks. DoS and DDoS attacks can be devastating, but there are also several ways […]
A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is an essential web security protocol that encrypts the data that passes between browsers and servers. However, most certificates are only valid for one or two years. Therefore, there will come a time when you’ll need to update your SSL certificate. This can be a tricky process, especially if […]
If you’ve just set up a new website, you might think that it’s an unlikely target for hackers. However, cyber criminals don’t discriminate when it comes to launching attacks. Any site, regardless of size, can be targeted. That’s why website security is of the utmost importance. You’ll want to implement several measures to keep your […]
Unfortunately, phishing websites and the impersonation of online businesses are common issues for domain owners. Therefore, domain security is essential for every site. Without strategies to protect your website, you could end up falling victim to cyber attacks. Luckily, there are plenty of simple domain security tactics you can employ to protect your website. For […]
If you run a website, you might already be familiar with common threats like ecommerce fraud or brute force attacks. Taking the necessary precautions against them can help you keep your site safe. However, there’s one type of threat that’s more difficult to detect (and prevent) than others – spoofing attacks. Spoofing is when someone […]
Attackers do not always try to hack your website. They might instead create a copy of it and use it to deceive people into sharing sensitive information or to spread malicious content. This is called website spoofing, and it can have serious consequences on your business. Although spoofed websites aren’t affiliated with you, it’s still […]
In times when data breaches seem to make headlines every other day, the importance of a strong password can’t be overstated. Whether it’s the frustration of being locked out of your email account, the fear of someone hacking into your personal information, or the sheer annoyance of having to reset a password yet again, we’ve all been […]
Securing web communications is critical in our digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats loom. SSL/TLS certificates are one such technology to end users a more apt description would be the technology behind the padlock in your browser. However, during the development and testing stages, developers often face challenges with SSL certificate errors, such […]
A valid Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is a key component of your site’s security. Without it, your website will be vulnerable to data breaches and fraud. Therefore, it’s vital that you learn how to renew an expired SSL certificate. Fortunately, the process is easier than you might think. In fact, you can set your […]