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…
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What is a Website Defacement?
Rianna MacLeod Defacement is easily one the most obvious signs of a hacked website. In these attacks, bad actors gain unauthorized access to an environment and leave…
Is My Site Hacked? (13 Signs)
Symptoms of a hack can vary wildly. A concerning security alert from Google, a browser warning when you visit your site, or even a notice…
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…
What is Black Hat SEO?
Your website’s search results and rankings are vital to the success of your online business. Better search visibility equates to more traffic — which results…
Bad Paths & The Importance of Using Valid URL Characters
To ensure that your web files and pages are accessible to a wide range of users with various different devices and operating systems, it’s important…
What Are Cookies & How Do They Work?
Victor Santoyo As much as I’d love to, we’re not here to talk about baked goods. Cookies are commonly used on websites and an essential component of…
How to Backup a WordPress Site for Free with WP-CLI
Regular website backups are the foundation of a solid website security plan. In the event of data loss or malware infection, restoring a WordPress backup…
How to Securely Shop With Your Credit Card: Use a Virtual Card & Check for Skimmers
Krasimir Konov The convenience and ease of online transactions has drawn a tremendous number of users to online ecommerce storefronts. And during the pandemic, many consumers switched…
WP-CLI: How to Install WordPress via SSH
Sure, there are tons of one-click installers floating around for WordPress. But they’re not always the most secure option — and can still be tedious…
How to Fix the “This Site May Harm Your Computer” Warning
Most modern web browsers and search authorities like Google have a vested interest in protecting their users from malware. Warning messages like “This site may…