How to Harden & Secure a Website (12 Steps)
Rianna MacLeod Attackers are always on the hunt for vulnerable websites. Whether you have a WordPress, Magento, or Joomla website — you’ll want to take steps to…
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New Hacked Database Guide
Your website’s database is a treasure trove of valuable information. However, this also makes it a prime target for hackers looking to steal sensitive data…
How to Secure the WordPress Login Page
Given that WordPress powers millions of websites worldwide, it’s no surprise that it’s a prime target for malicious activities ranging from brute force attacks and…
Password Security & Password Managers
In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), let’s talk about a security basic that many people overlook: passwords. These are one of…
Optimizing WordPress: Security Beyond Default Configurations
Ben Martin Default configurations in software are not always the most secure. For example, you might buy a network-attached home security camera from your friendly neighborhood electronics…
What Is ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection’ & How To Fix It in WordPress
Experiencing the ‘Error Establishing a Database Connection‘ on your WordPress website? This common error indicates that your site is unable to connect to its database,…
How to Find & Fix Japanese SEO Spam
Puja Srivastava Japanese SEO Spam, also known as “Japanese keyword hack” or “Japanese SEO poisoning,” is a spammy search engine optimization technique used by black hat SEO…
What is Secure Shell (SSH) & How to Use It: Security & Best Practices
Kaushal Bhavsar Navigating your WordPress site’s dashboard can provide you with significant control over your website’s functionality and appearance. Yet it won’t offer a direct interaction or…
How to Fix “Not Secure” Warnings and SSL Issues in WordPress (8 Steps)
If you own a WordPress website and ever encountered the “Not Secure” warning, you might have worried that visitors would perceive your site as spam…
How to Quickly Find & Fix Mixed Content Issues (SSL/HTTPS)
With the web’s increased emphasis on security, all sites should operate on HTTPS. Installing an SSL certificate allows you to make that transition with your…
SiteCheck Remote Website Scanner — Mid-Year 2023 Report
Denis Sinegubko Conducting an external website scan for indicators of compromise is one of the easiest ways to identify security issues. While remote scanners may not provide…