What to Do When a Third-Party Data Breach Puts Your Website at Risk
Sucuri Data breach notification letters have become a familiar routine. They usually start with “We value your privacy” and offer a year of free credit monitoring.…
What is online gambling spam and what can I do about it?
Online gambling spam thrives on dreams of easy money and high stakes. Beating the house at an exotic casino. Splitting sevens. Going all in on…
My Website Is Hosting a Phishing Page – Now What?
Most phishing advice is written for the person staring at a suspicious email. This guide is for the other kind of victim: The website owner…
WordPress DDoS Protection: How to Keep Your Site Online
WordPress powers over 40% of the web, which makes it one of the most attractive targets for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. If your…
Why 2FA SMS is a Bad Idea in 2026
What is 2FA? Two-factor authentication (2FA) offers a second layer of security to help protect an account from brute force, phishing, and social engineering attacks.…
The Security Risks of Using Nulled WordPress Plugins
Every year, thousands of WordPress sites get compromised, and a surprising number of those infections trace back to a single decision: installing a nulled plugin.…
Beyond Login Screens: Why Access Control Matters
As breach costs go up and attackers focus on common web features like dashboards, admin panels, customer portals, and APIs, weak access control quickly leads…
A Beginner’s Guide to the CVE Database
Keeping websites and applications secure starts with knowing which vulnerabilities exist, how severe they are, and whether they affect your stack. That’s exactly where the…
Fixing Website Hosting Issues: “This Account Has Been Suspended”
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…
How to Fix Google Ads Disapproved Due to Malicious or Unwanted Software
Originally published: January 16, 2024 by Rianna MacLeod Were your Google Ads just disapproved after a website compromise? Or, are you seeing policy violations for…
What is the Principle of Least Privilege?
Originally published: January 9, 2024 by Rianna MacLeod If you own a website and collaborate with other people, the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is…