What is .htaccess Malware? (Detection, Symptoms & Prevention)
Ben Martin The .htaccess file is notorious for being targeted by attackers. Whether it’s using the file to hide malware, redirect search engines to other sites with…
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WordPress Hacked: What to Do When Your Site is Compromised
Rianna MacLeod OK – your WordPress site is hacked. Now what? Questions we frequently get from new users are, “Why was my WordPress site hacked?” and “What…
Web3 Crypto Malware: Angel Drainer Overview, Variants & Stats
Denis Sinegubko Since January 2024, there has been a notable surge in attacks by a novel form of website malware targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency assets. This malware,…
Remote Access Trojan (RAT): Types, Mitigation & Removal
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are a serious threat capable of giving attackers control over infected systems. This malware stealthily enters systems (often disguised as legitimate…
What Is DDoSing & How To Tell if You Are DDoSed
Stephen Johnston Nowadays, the term DDoS — or Distributed Denial of Service — raises the heart rate of most webmasters. Though many don’t know exactly what DDoSing…
New Guide: How to Protect Your Website from Phishing
There are many threats that can harm your website and your users, but one of the most dangerous is phishing. Phishing is a method used…
Troubleshooting ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR: How to Fix the SSL Protocol Error in 6 Steps
Marc Kranat As a website owner (and frequent website visitor), you might have encountered the notorious ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR at least once.
Creating a Strong Password in 6 Easy Steps
Celise Davison Have you ever set up a new server, database, or admin account but once it came time to create a password, you struggled to come…
How to Find, Change & Protect the WordPress Login URL: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve recently launched a WordPress website, you might be asking, “How do I log in to WordPress?” or “Where is my WordPress login located?”…
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…
The Dangers of Lateral Movement & Website Cross Contamination
One of the most frequent problems that we observe in website hosting environments is “cross contamination” — the lateral movement of an attacker between websites.…