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Website migration might not seem ideal, but sometimes it’s inevitable. For instance, you might need to change your domain for a rebrand, or your site may have outgrown its shared hosting server. When you find yourself in one of these situations, you’ll likely need a website migration checklist. That’s because website migration can be tricky. […]
The “DNS Server Not Responding” error prevents you from loading one or multiple websites. This error is not caused by the site you’re trying to access but by your device’s configuration. To solve it, you’ll need to understand what triggers it. Domain Name Servers (DNS) enable you to enter a URL in your browser’s navigation […]
Ecommerce fraud refers to any malicious activity that targets online retailers and often involves the theft of sensitive data and money. It can result in reputation damage and financial loss. In 2022 alone, global losses to online fraud were estimated at $41 billion. Therefore, online businesses must secure their platforms to prevent ecommerce fraud and […]
The number of email users worldwide is expected to reach 4.7 billion by 2026. That’s a huge incentive to use email marketing to promote your business. But to do so effectively, you’ll need quality email marketing software, which might mean choosing between Klaviyo and Mailchimp. While both of these email marketing platforms offer free plans, […]
Every now and then, when you browse the web, you see an error message that says “502 Bad Gateway” like this: It’s a rather cryptic message, and if this is something you encounter as a user, there’s nothing you can do other than move along and try again later. But if you’re a website administrator, […]
For every business owner, maintaining a positive brand image is crucial. However, other websites and individuals can try to infringe on your brand, damaging your reputation and negatively impacting customer loyalty. Using brand protection strategies, you can prevent people from illegally undermining your brand. You can proactively deter counterfeiting, trademark infringement, patent theft, and more. […]
A port in Linux is like a door number on your house, if your house was a server. Whenever someone wants to connect to your server, it needs to specify to which port it wants to connect. Depending on the port number, the server will route the request to a specific application, that will then […]
Email is not as safe as it appears to be. Every day, your email service likely blocks multiple malicious messages from reaching your inbox. The messages you do see are the ones that get past what’s called a Secure Email Gateway (or SEG). That gateway is what protects you from email attacks such as phishing […]
How do emails make it from the sender to land in your inbox? The answer lies in a mail server. When thinking of the word ’email’, most people automatically associate it with their inbox, where they can send and receive messages. But let’s dive deeper— email isn’t just about hitting ‘send’ and ‘receive’; it taps […]
In today’s digital landscape, securing sensitive data is paramount, especially when managing databases like MySQL remotely. As cyber threats evolve, the necessity for robust security measures becomes critical. This blog post introduces SSH tunneling, a powerful yet underutilized method to safeguard MySQL databases. We aim to demystify this technique, making it accessible for both beginners […]