What is XML-RPC? Security Risks, Best Practices, and How to Disable It
Sucuri XML-RPC is a protocol that lets remote applications send commands to your site using XML and HTTP. In WordPress, it works through the xmlrpc.php file…
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What is Steganography? (Or, How Hackers Hide Malware On Websites)
Rianna MacLeod 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…
How to Prevent SSH Brute Force Login Attacks
Originally published: April 20, 2023 by Rianna MacLeod An SSH brute force attack is an automated login-guessing run against your server’s remote access service, and…
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…
Hacked Website Threat Report – 2022
Education is crucial in defending your website against emerging threats. That’s why we are thrilled to share our 2022 Website Threat Research Report. Disseminating this…
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Types of Injection Attacks
Cesar Anjos When it comes to protecting your website from bad actors, there’s one threat you should be aware of: injection attacks. These attacks target weaknesses in…
How to Find & Fix the WordPress Pharma Hack
Finding bogus content and unexpected links for prescription drugs on your WordPress website can be a frustrating experience. But don’t blame your site: it just…
How to Know If You’re Under DDoS Attack
Stephen Johnston Nowadays, the term DDoS raises the heart rate of most webmasters. Though many don’t know exactly what a DDoS attack is, they might be familiar…
What is a Website Defacement?
Originally published: March 7, 2023 by Rianna MacLeod Defacement is a form of digital vandalism where attackers change what your visitors see, often replacing your…
Is My Site Hacked? (13 Signs)
Originally published: February 23, 2023 by Rianna MacLeod Is my site hacked? Most people don’t ask that out of nowhere — something already looks off.…
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…