Help! My Email Server Got B0rked & I Have Problems After Malware Infection!
Marc Kranat The Sucuri Firewall functions as a reverse proxy. A simple change to your DNS settings is all it takes to thoroughly filter incoming traffic to…
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What is Black Hat SEO?
Rianna MacLeod Your website’s search results and rankings are vital to the success of your online business. Better search visibility equates to more traffic — which results…
Bad Paths & The Importance of Using Valid URL Characters
To ensure that your web files and pages are accessible to a wide range of users with various different devices and operating systems, it’s important…
What Are Cookies & How Do They Work?
Victor Santoyo As much as I’d love to, we’re not here to talk about baked goods. Cookies are commonly used on websites and an essential component of…
How to Backup a WordPress Site for Free with WP-CLI
Regular website backups are the foundation of a solid website security plan. In the event of data loss or malware infection, restoring a WordPress backup…
How to Securely Shop With Your Credit Card: Use a Virtual Card & Check for Skimmers
Krasimir Konov The convenience and ease of online transactions has drawn a tremendous number of users to online ecommerce storefronts. And during the pandemic, many consumers switched…
WP-CLI: How to Install WordPress via SSH
Sure, there are tons of one-click installers floating around for WordPress. But they’re not always the most secure option — and can still be tedious…
How to Fix the “This Site May Harm Your Computer” Warning
Most modern web browsers and search authorities like Google have a vested interest in protecting their users from malware. Warning messages like “This site may…
Malware vs Virus: What’s the Difference?
Stephen Johnston There appears to be a general misunderstanding among internet users about the difference between malware and viruses. The two terms are often used interchangeably —…
What is the 503 Service Unavailable Error & How to Fix It
Imagine for a moment that you’re searching for a topic. You find what you’re looking for on the first page of the search results and…
How to (Securely) Debug WordPress Errors on Your Website
Kaushal Bhavsar While working on or maintaining your WordPress website, you’ll inevitably encounter an error that prevents it from properly functioning. Knowing how to securely debug and…