hacking: Understanding Why Hackers Hack
- 05/01/16 01:50 PM
Safe. Secure. They are both key words individuals look for when seeking website security, but what does that even look like on the Internet today? In America, most businesses have a website that serves as the hub of their marketing ventures. It’s the digital billboard and brochure that allows them to reach their target audience on an international scale, but more often than not, those websites are like sitting ducks: susceptible and unprotected. In a 2015 study conducted by WhiteHat Security, it was reported that 86 percent of all websites contained at least one serious vulnerability, if not more. In that same year, Google reported that hacking … (0 comments)
hacking: Haunting Hackers
- 10/18/15 12:14 PM
Here's the lastest blog post published by our marketing company which can help you be more informed about the latest spooky trends in website hacking and how to take proactive preventative measures. The ghosts and ghouls are out, cobwebs are found in every corner, and those creepy crawlies are slithering sneakily; it’s the spookiest time of year. Halloween is filled with goblins, vampires, and candy. It’s a fun, scary time of year that screams pumpkin, pastries, and pranks! However, let’s keep the scare factor out of the office! One of the most haunting elements to running a successful business is web-weaving website hackers. … (8 comments)
hacking: Website Hacks and Attacks - Preventative Steps You Should Take
- 02/12/15 01:05 AM
Just because you are not Anthem, Target, Home Depot or some other large company does not mean that your small business website isn't a target for hackers. To the contrary, hacking is a popular form of mischief these days - like toilet papering a tree in your yard - people do it just becuase they can. What are some types of attacks and what can you do to help prevent becoming a victim? Data Theft Perhaps the most serious type of hacking is when a criminal has the intent of stealing valuable data and selling it. High-tech criminals know that there is a … (10 comments)
hacking: Are You Keeping Up With WordPress Security and Plugin Updates?
- 05/02/14 06:32 AM
I read a lot of Rainer posts and have to come to learn that many of you are using WordPress or other open source platforms to develop your website. Great decision by the way! However, building your website is not a set it and leave it operation.
Almost every month, WordPress releases security updates and other enhancements to their core environment. When these are released, it is up to you to update your website to get the new patches and other changes. WordPress PlugIns Need Love Too! Also, if your website uses plug-ins, and most WordPress websites do, your plug-ins will … (17 comments)
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