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Recently, Qualys identified a vulnerability in the Linux sudo command, which allows a local user or an attacker to gain unauthorized root privileges on a system. Because the sudo command is one of the oldest and most widely used commands on a Linux system, the inherent dangers significantly elevate this security issue’s importance. The majority […]
The global pandemic has brought a change in the latest security trends. According to Akamai’s research, the main targets of cyberattacks are retail, hospitality, and travel industries, but corporate marketing systems or even web hosting companies aren’t safe from being targeted by assailants. These security issues also spill over to 2021, and it’s more important […]
Passwords, passwords, passwords! Why does every site, app, or account need a password? And why do they all need to be complex, unique, or even encrypted? How is a normal person supposed to remember all these different credentials and still keep a grip on reality? Some have heard of an application called a password manager […]
TLDR: Use strong passwords to avoid a brute force attack. How strong are your corporate passwords for your site logins and servers? How strict are your password policies for employees? According to Better Buys, passwords with only eight lowercase characters can be cracked in five hours. Luckily, times go up exponentially with character count, so […]
Are you considering using a CMS (content management system) on your website and unsure about security implications? Running a CMS on your website generally makes your team work better together. Instead of all the required changes being hard coded by your developers, anyone can update the website in real-time through an intuitive user interface. There […]
Security is a primary concern for everyone in the digital age. We know strong passwords can mean the difference between a secure server and a compromised mess. But the strongest passwords have no value if a database is compromised and hackers get access to your credentials. So what more can a security-conscious person do? Two-factor […]
What is Phishing? Phishing is the exploitation of any weaknesses, whether technologically or in humans, to gather personal and/or sensitive information from an individual or organization for fraudulent activities. The attacks are performed by impersonating a trusted entity, usually via email, telephone (vishing), or private messages (smishing). Phishing will be looking to steal the following types […]
One of the most important aspects of any business is the security of data. Cyber Security is paramount to securing sensitive data or systems. This includes identifying and securing against common security issues such as code injection, data breaches, malware infection, DDoS, and even insider threats. While a vast majority of cyber attacks come from […]
What line of defense do you have against malicious traffic and software? Do you have a firewall protecting your infrastructure? Security is at the forefront of the technology discussion. As the industry innovates and builds websites, applications, and platforms, securing the environments where these things live is increasingly essential. In the web hosting space, there […]
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