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Wordpress Security
Sarah Kirksey

8 Simple Ways to Prevent Phishing Scams

Being a cybercrime victim is discouraging, frustrating, and often costly. While hackers are trying to conquer the planet, security measures should be getting tougher. Phishing,  ransomware, DDoS, malware, XSS…facing these attacks could be just a matter of time. Unless you take preventive measures.   According to Hostingtribunal, phishing is the leading cause of data breaches. Almost 1.5 million new phishing sites appear every month. Who stands between the cybercriminals and your precious

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Wordpress Security
Sarah Kirksey

Preparing for the Malware, Have You Been Hacked?

The future was supposed to be a bright and shiny thing. When most of us turn our thoughts to the future we imagine flying cars, teleportation, giant computers that are capable of great things, and the ability to connect and establish friendly relationships with alien races. We imagine that the future will be like living in all of the greatest sci-fi moments.  While all of this is possible, it currently

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Wordpress Security
Sarah Kirksey

7 Ways to Keep Your Business Safe Against Ransomware

It’s Monday morning. You log in to your computer and find a message demanding money in exchange for releasing your data.  Is this some kind of joke?! This data helps run your entire business. What are you going to do?  From the other room, you hear an alarm going off. Finally, you realize you’re in every business owner’s worst nightmare.  You open your eyes and reach over to turn off your 6:00

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Wordpress Security
Sarah Kirksey

SSL Certificates and WordPress Websites: Your Complete Guide

Did you know that more than 60 million Americans have been affected by identity theft in the last years? Oh my, that’s criminal. It’s due in part to the fact that most people are not aware of their online security when they shop for products or services on the internet. That’s where SSL certificates can make a big difference. An SSL certificate is ideal for all types of websites, especially WordPress-based ones.

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Wordpress Security
Sarah Kirksey

What is Ransomware and How To Prevent It

It’s every company’s worst nightmare. You’re working through your email for the day, you click into a message, and suddenly everything on your computer starts going haywire. A few minutes and several thousand frantic clicks later, a screen pops up: “Oops, your files have been encrypted!” What the heck does that even mean? Ransomware is one of the most rampant and exploitative viruses out there, yup and you thought we

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Wordpress Security
Nicholas Stafford

7 Reasons Why You Need a Secure WordPress Website

Today, WordPress accounts for a whopping 34 percent of the internet.  These sites are more than just popular — people turn to them for their sheer utility. If you are creating a site right now, you owe it to yourself to switch to WordPress.  Not only are these sites effective, but you will be better able to account for your site’s security and safety.  Read on to learn more about why having

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