How to Stop a DDoS Attack in 5 Steps
Victor Santoyo As a website administrator, keeping your site online during large traffic spikes is what you strive for. But how can you be sure traffic spikes…
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New Guide: Broken Access Control
Rianna MacLeod The complexity of modern websites exposes countless potential vulnerabilities to lurking attackers. One of the most underestimated threats? Broken Access Control (BAC). The risk lies…
What is a Content Security Policy (CSP)
Gerson Ruiz It’s always a good idea to be aware of the security issues that might affect your site. For example, cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks consist of…
WPScan Intro: How to Scan for WordPress Vulnerabilities
In this post, we will look at how to use WPScan as a WordPress vulnerability scanner. This security tool provides you with a better understanding…
Common Website Hacking Techniques
Website hacking — the act of exploiting weaknesses to gain unauthorized access to a website, database, cPanel, or admin dashboard — is a reality that…
HTTPS Protocol: What is the Default Port for SSL & Common TCP Ports
Marc Kranat SSL port numbers serve as communication endpoints for transmitting or receiving data. One of the primary functions of these ports is to establish a secure…
Troubleshooting WordPress: How to Fix the White Screen of Death (WSoD)
Navigating to your WordPress site only to be met with the White Screen of Death (WSoD) can be a daunting experience. This error denies access…
New Email Course: Common Website Threats & Malware
The digital world isn’t all rainbows, unicorns, and cat gifs; it also has a dark side. As threats become increasingly sophisticated, website owners and administrators…
How to Harden & Secure a Website (12 Steps)
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…
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…