Creating a Basic Website Security Framework
Tony Perez When you build or remodel a house, construction workers create a strong framework that can withstand the elements to keep your home and possessions secure.…
Google Warnings For Form Input Over HTTP Coming in October
For years, Google has been actively seeking ways to encourage website owners to implement SSL certificates. SSL allows websites to be accessed over HTTPS, which…
What is Cross-Site Contamination and How to Prevent it
If you suffer multiple reinfections and your site is one of many in an account, the odds are high that you’re suffering from cross-site contamination.…
Ask Sucuri: Common WAF Questions and Concerns
There is no more frustrating experience than knowing you need something, but not knowing which questions to ask. This resonates with website owners when they…
Website Application Firewalls (WAF) – Practical Approach to Website Security
In 2016, I shared some thoughts about firewalls in general; their history and purpose in the information security domain. The point of the article was…
Accounting for Defense in Depth in Website Security
In the field of Information Security (InfoSec) we like to use the phrase defense in depth. Like many things, it is a borrowed term with…
Ask Sucuri: Is My Website Hacked?
Having your website hacked can be a devastating experience for any website owner. Unfortunately, many website owners rarely know they are infected until days, if…
Cleaning the Wp-Page Pharma Hack in WordPress
Pharma hacks are common website infections categorized under SEO spam. With pharma hacks, the attacker exploits vulnerable websites to distribute pharmaceutical content to search engines…
PCI Compliance for eCommerce – Choosing Between SAQ A and A-EP
Update: Read our new PCI Compliance guide. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards established in a…
The Growing DDoS Threat to Website Owners
As website attacks continue to evolve, we see growing levels of sophistication in the way attackers are expanding the economics of their industry. The monetization…
How to Find & Fix Mixed Content Issues with SSL / HTTPS
Update: If you need help transitioning your website from HTTP to HTTPS, check out our guide on how to install an SSL certificate. What is Mixed…