The Top 5 WordPress Security Vulnerabilities. If you have a WordPress website built by me and hosted on my server with my managed updates package, then you have these covered. Some of you have the bonus entry covered, and if you haven’t then you need to call me. If you own a WordPress website, you […]
Last week’s article covering the decision to distrust Symantec-issued TLS certificates generated a great response from our readers. One common question we received, and one that pops up just about any time SSL/TLS comes up, is how to determine when a site does and does not need such a certificate. Spoiler: Your site should probably […]
Google Online Security Blog: A secure web is here to stay. SOON… your HTTP website will say NOT SECURE in the Chrome Address bar! if you want your site to be secure, and show the green padlock, email me and I can sort it! Source: Google Online Security Blog: A secure web is here to […]
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and GDPR Compliance (in Plain English). Wondering if WordPress is GDPR compliant? Looking for the best GDPR plugin for WordPress? Not sure what you need to do about GDPR? We have got you covered! Source: The Ultimate Guide to WordPress and GDPR Compliance (in Plain English) […]
Chrome is going to stop telling you if a website is “Secure”. Google’s browser will also begin to flash warnings about HTTP websites Upcoming versions of Google’s Chrome will kill off some of browser’s security signposting, with HTTPS sites no longer marked as “secure” in the address bar. In a blogpost, Chrome security product manager […]
Why Is an Insignificant Site Like Mine Being Attacked? I get asked this question a lot, in fact, I was asked it yesterday. Just remember, all hacking is a numbers game and done by bots, read on… This question came in from Keith, a Premium Wordfence customer. We’ve dealt with this question a few times […]
We took a hacker to a café and, in 20 minutes, he knew where everyone else was born, what schools they attended, and the last five things they googled.By Maurits Martijn, from De Correspondent In his backpack, Wouter Slotboom, 34, carries around a small black device, slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes, with an […]
Recently a few clients have received a small number of emails from their website contact forms that are not from real people. These emails are spam, and should simply be deleted. But, if you would like to add a layer of extra security/difficulty to your website forms, then I can help. Let me know if […]
As a flymedia client with a WordPress website & managed updates, you don’t need to watch this, because I’m doing it for you. If you have chosen to do your WordPress updates yourself, I advise you watch this video. Last week we emailed a small group of our customers asking them to contribute questions for […]
You have probably noticed the gradual increase in the number of ads over the past two years selling “cyber insurance,” or insurance that covers a hack. The market for this kind of insurance has been growing. According to a 2017 Deloitte report on cyber insurance, the market is currently $1.5 to $3 billion dollars in […]