Category: How-to
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Quick tips for removing malware from Joomla
Joomla has become a preferred CMS to develop websites. While a number of apps and functionalities help you attain customized visage to your website, ensuring security against Malware attacks is equally necessary and you know it’s hard to ignore. Removing malware from your Joomla website will ask for a number of modifications and other features… Continue Reading »
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Quick tips for removing malware from osCommerce
Malware attacks are no longer things that PC owners on server maintenance officers have to fear. Website owners are currently also victim to this deadly attacks propagated by hackers. Incase your website is hit and for some reason you did not have backup, there are several things that you should consider doing to make sure… Continue Reading »
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Deciding to use SSL – Which certificate type should you choose?
A guest article by Steve Waite, CEO, GlobalSign Americas An introduction to SSL There is still much confusion surrounding the trust and security of websites, but when building a web application that deals with any personal data, security is the first priority. SSL provides a safe form for the transmission of data – like transferring… Continue Reading »
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WordPress plugins – How to check for updates and install them
How to check the WordPress plugins version? Plugins are tools to extend the functionality of WordPress. The core of WordPress is designed to be lean, to maximize flexibility and minimize code bloat. Plugins offer custom functions and features so that each user can tailor their site to their specific needs. To check the version of… Continue Reading »
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Removing Malware from a WordPress blog
Malware is a type of software that attempts to steal your personal information or use your computer to do things that you do not intend. Malware infections quite often lead to harsh consequences, causing victim’s computer become slow or unresponsive. Malware is usually spyware, deceptive adware, etc. Common malwares are free screen savers that secretly… Continue Reading »
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How to discover and remove malicious redirects in the .htaccess file
In most of the cases malicious redirects are made by hacking the .htaccess file. Also, after cleaning up the .htaccess file the malicious code is being added back to the file within 30 minutes. This is being done with “backdoor(s)” the hackers have placed on the website files. Here is a step-by-step guide on… Continue Reading »
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How to change WordPress password without having the access to wp-admin
There may happen certain incidences like for some reason if your site is hacked, or something else, you are no longer able to login to your admin panel using the login information, and you are not able to reset the password via email. But, you want to change the password immediately. In situations like this… Continue Reading »
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Webinar – Tips and Tricks on Website Security
Yesterday we hosted our first free webinar on website security tips and tricks together with our friends from Stopbadware.org. The goal was to provide an overview of important tips on why website get hacked and blacklisted and what website or blog owner can do to protect their website. The webinar was moderated and presented by… Continue Reading »
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10 tips to make your WordPress blog secure
Easily one of the most popular blogging platforms preferred by the amateur and professional alike, WordPress has many advantages over its competitors. However; its relative ease of use and many attractive themes and capabilities must be enhanced by WordPress security and protection, so that your website doesn’t fall victim to malware attacks that exploit weaknesses… Continue Reading »
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Vulnerability Patching is only the first step – why malware monitoring is necessary
So you just downloaded the latest patch to protect your website from the latest hacker-developed malware or virus. Congratulations. Your site is protected. Now you can sleep easy … for a minute, anyway. The truth is, getting the latest patch is only the first step in protecting your website from the myriad viruses and other… Continue Reading »
