Category Security - Page 3

In today’s digital landscape, web security and online scams are intrinsically linked concerns. As businesses and users heavily rely on online platforms, the threat of cyber-attacks and deceptive schemes grows. Developers shoulder the responsibility of integrating secure coding practices and encryption to fend off breaches, while users must remain vigilant against sophisticated scams like phishing and fake websites. By emphasizing both robust security measures and user education, we can navigate the digital realm more safely and confidently.

Captivating WordPress Statistics 2020 – Infographic

Love WordPress? The following infographic shows WordPress statistics from birth, in 2003, right through to the present time. The infographic features statistics about the growth and how popular it became in such a short time. WordPress themes and plugins are also on the agenda. How many times do people switch themes every month? WordPress has become highly popular with attacks over the past decade so it would only be right to feature security and vulnerabilities.

April 13th, 2020 in WordPress

5 Steps for Boosting Your Business’s Online Security

Online security is a massive issue in the 21st century, and businesses around the world have to step up to ensure they’re protecting their customers’ sensitive data. Still, that hasn’t stopped some major security breaches at major companies in recent years, and businesses of all sizes must continue to take this matter seriously.

March 27th, 2020 in Software

4 Tips for Improving Security for Your Online Retail Store

If you own an online retail store, you know just how much work is required to run a successful operation. While most of your effort will be focused on marketing and generating sales, there is one area you cannot overlook: security. You might believe that having anti-virus software in place is enough, but this is far from the case. Malicious attackers are becoming more sophisticated with each passing day, developing new and inventive ways to bypass security.

March 2nd, 2020 in Marketing

Appspector Browser Extension Injects Code into WordPress Posts

Recently, it has been discovered that the Appspector Extension for web browsers has been injecting JavaScript code into Search Engines. More alarmingly it has also been injecting code into WordPress Post/Page editor. The popular extension, which has since been removed from Google Chrome and Firefox, detects which technologies are being used on a website.

June 20th, 2018 in Software

Identity Theft: What’s at Stake

System hacks! Data Breach! Consumer information stolen! Identity theft! It seems these headlines appear more frequently and are enough to start the heart racing of businesses and consumers alike. Many don’t understand how this happens and think only big companies like Equifax, Target and Home Depot are vulnerable. Wrong.

December 18th, 2017 in Security

Stop the Scams – UK Scam Busting Websites

Millions of innocent people are victims or potential victims of scams around the world each year. Sadly these scams are ever-changing and just as you think you know the latest scam another one pops up. Here are some scam-busting websites that can prevent you from being the next victim.

September 11th, 2017 in Security

Gumtree Property Scam – Dont Fall Victim

Over the years, although heard of, I have never fallen victim to a Gumtree scam although I have had several conversations with one. Recently I sold my home and I need to go into rented accommodation for 3 months, until my new house is available. With 3 weeks before the big move, I placed a little advert on Gumtree to see if anyone had any short-term lets available. Amazingly on waking the next morning, I had received several text messages from different people.

June 8th, 2017 in Security

Infographic – IoT – Vulnerabilities of the Connected Car

The following infographic, based on Arxan’s automotive IoT page, details the vulnerabilities of the connected car. By the year 2020, it is estimated that 75% of all cars will have internet connectivity. Taking this on board this leaves the door open for hackers who will exploit this technology.

November 9th, 2016 in Mobile

Fighting Malware – Neat Security Tools for the Security Conscious

Malware and unwanted software go hand-in-hand with the Internet. As technology has advanced so have the techniques to gain access to your computer, network and money. With Adware, crapware, DoS, pharming, malware, ransomware, trojans and much more we can’t be far off filling the A-Z of glossary of cybercrime definitions. However, if you are a little security conscious here are a few tools that may be able to help you.

September 8th, 2016 in PC

WOW Weekly – Dell, Xbox Turns 10, WP App Release

Welcome to this week’s WOW Weekly. Dell got into a little hot water when a rogue root certificate was found on its systems. Xbox 360 celebrated its 10th Birthday. WordPress.com release a handy new piece of software for the Mac and the Raspberry Pi Zero is looking rather yummy.

November 29th, 2015 in Technology