Security

August 18, 2023
Published by Steven Lutrov on August 18, 2023
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About WordPress Plugins and Themes
WordPress powers over 43.3% of all the websites on the Internet, so one in four websites that you visit are likely powered by WordPress. The main reason is that WordPress is incredibly flexible software used to create all types of websites, such as small one-page landing sites, large […]
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June 20, 2023
Published by Steven Lutrov on June 20, 2023
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Website Reputation Services & Blacklists, What are they?
Cybercrime is an increasing problem. What many Internet users don’t know is that the vast majority of users are being protected all the time by Website Reputation Services. These services are also called Blocklists and unfortunately it’s a poor choice word, Blacklists. We will call them Website Reputation […]
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October 12, 2022
Published by Steven Lutrov on October 12, 2022
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Are you ready for 2FA?
What is MFA and 2FA? Its, 2022 so you must have heard the words 2FA or MFA used when it comes to authentication and security. Authentication is a process of validating a user who they claim to be. Authentication is critical in maintaining security to make sure the […]
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October 4, 2018
Published by Steven Lutrov on October 4, 2018
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Chrome green padlock is now grey and not displaying secure anymore
Until recently, one way to see if a web page is secure is to look out for the green padlock in the browser (next to the URL). If there was no green padlock you would assume that the web page in not secure – that the communication between […]
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June 20, 2018
Published by Olya Lutrov on June 20, 2018
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Why You Should Secure Your Site with HTTPS
For several years now, Google has been encouraging website owners to implement SSL certificates. It all started back in 2014 with the HTTPS Everywhere campaign where the goal was to raise awareness of the security by implementing SSL certificates. SSL later became a Google ranking signal to further […]
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May 28, 2018
General Data Protection Regulation
Published by Steven Lutrov on May 28, 2018
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GDPR privacy laws for Australian Businesses
By now we all would have received several emails in regards to GDPR in relation to your privacy rights – perhaps from Twitter or eBay. These organisations, and others, are getting on the front foot ahead of a new privacy law coming into effect in the European Union […]
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March 10, 2018
Published by Steven Lutrov on March 10, 2018
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Why should I update my WordPress site?
“Everything is working fine, so don’t update your site and risk breaking something!” As the professional who comes in and fixes broken sites, I’ve heard that line so many times. What prompted me to write this post is that is that more recently I have been hearing Wed […]
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December 2, 2017
Published by Olya Lutrov on December 2, 2017
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Essential Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked
If someone hacked into your bank account, you would know that they were after your money. If they hacked into your email account, though, you need to think of what they wanted with your email. Perhaps they wish to pretend to be you and ask your relatives for […]
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