What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
Gerson Ruiz Navigating the world of website security can feel like stepping into a minefield, especially when you have to navigate threats like zero-day vulnerabilities. Zero-days are…
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What is Cookie Hijacking
Cesar Anjos Cookie hijacking involves unauthorized access to cookies, which are small pieces of data stored on your browser by websites you visit. Cookies often contain sensitive…
WordPress Maintenance: Tasks & Best Practices
Rianna MacLeod If you’re managing a WordPress site, it’s crucial to ensure it runs smoothly and securely. Many site owners worry that WordPress maintenance is a complex…
Web Shells: Types, Mitigation & Removal
Web shells are malicious scripts that give attackers persistent access to compromised web servers, enabling them to execute commands and control the server remotely. These…
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…
WordPress Hacked: What to Do When Your Site is Compromised
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.