What is php.ini? Where It’s Located, How to Edit & Common Directives
Rianna MacLeod The php.ini file, a critical configuration file containing your web server’s PHP settings, is integral to the functioning of your website. Each time PHP initiates,…
Spamdexing: What is SEO Spam & How to Remove It
Ever had an uninvited guest crash your party, resulting in chaos, confusion, and some unhappy visitors? Well, SEO spam is that party crasher — just…
New WooCommerce Security Best Practices Guide
WooCommerce is a widely used e-commerce platform, powering nearly 6 million online stores worldwide. Its popularity makes it a prime target for cybercriminals looking to…
Website Hacktools: Types, Threats & Detection
When we think about website malware, visible infection symptoms most often come to mind: unwanted ads or pop-ups, redirects to third party sites, or spam…
How to Update, Install & Remove WordPress Plugins & Themes With WP-CLI
WordPress, like other open-source content management systems, allows you to enhance your website’s appearance and functionality through custom code and third-party components like plugins and…
What Is a Keylogger?
Welcome to the world of keyloggers, where every keystroke you make may be watched, recorded, and potentially used against you! Now that we’ve got your…
What is XML-RPC? Security Risks & How to Disable
XML-RPC is a protocol designed for WordPress to standardize communication between different systems, allowing external applications (such as other blogging platforms and desktop clients) to…
What is Steganography? (Or, How Hackers Hide Malware On Websites)
As a child, I loved sending secret messages to my friends using invisible ink. A quick squeeze of lemon juice was all I needed to…
WP-CLI: How to Connect to WordPress via SSH
The WordPress admin dashboard, though intuitive and feature-rich, can be time-consuming to explore. If you’re looking for a more direct approach to website management, consider…
How to Prevent SSH Brute Force Login Attacks
What is an SSH brute force attack? A Secure Shell (SSH) brute force attack is a common form of attack that targets remote services, particularly…
How to Set Up a Content Security Policy (CSP)
What is a Content Security Policy (CSP)? A Content Security Policy (CSP) is a security feature used to help protect websites and web apps from…