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How to Securely Shop With Your Credit Card: Use a Virtual Card & Check for Skimmers

Krasimir Konov

December 8, 2022

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…

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WP-CLI: How to Install WordPress via SSH

Rianna MacLeod

November 22, 2022

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…

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How to fix the This SIte May Harm Your Computer website warning

How to Fix the “This Site May Harm Your Computer” Warning

Rianna MacLeod

November 17, 2022

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…

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Malware vs Virus: What’s the Difference?

Stephen Johnston

October 25, 2022

There appears to be a general misunderstanding among internet users about the difference between malware and viruses. The two terms are often used interchangeably —…

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What is 503 Service Unavailable & How to Fix It

What is the 503 Service Unavailable Error & How to Fix It

Rianna MacLeod

Last Updated: March 4, 2024

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…

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How to Securely Debug & Check WordPress Errors on Your Website

How to (Securely) Debug WordPress Errors on Your Website

Kaushal Bhavsar

October 13, 2022

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…

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What is a Malware Attack?

Stephen Johnston

October 6, 2022

A malware attack is the act of injecting malicious software to infiltrate and execute unauthorized commands within a victim’s system without their knowledge or authorization.…

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What is Virtual Patching: A Guide to Preventing Vulnerabilities

John Booker

Last Updated: February 21, 2024

All software has bugs — but some bugs can lead to serious security vulnerabilities that can impact your website and traffic. Zero-day vulnerabilities can be…

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What is clickjacking and how do I prevent it on my site?

What Is Clickjacking & How Do I Prevent It?

Antony Garand

September 8, 2022

There are a plethora of techniques that attackers use to redirect site visitors and harvest sensitive information on compromised websites. But when most webmasters think…

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How to Find & Remove Malware in Favicon (.ico) Files

Rianna MacLeod

Last Updated: March 5, 2024

When a website is hacked symptoms can sometimes include unexpected, unfamiliar and strangely located favicon or .ico files. Other symptoms might include: ”This site may…

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What is a 500 Internal Server Error & How to Fix It

What is HTTP Error 500 & How to Fix It

Rianna MacLeod

Last Updated: February 22, 2024

A frustrating interruption to anyone’s day is the infamous HTTP Error 500 internal server error message. When it happens not only do you lose traffic…

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