Web Security Tip of the Week: How Often Should You Check for Web Security Vulnerabilities?
May 15, 2012 - 3:36 pm | No CommentA common question I get is how often should I look at my website for security vulnerabilities? My answer is it depends. There are many things you need to consider. What are you trying to protect? A personal blog? A business website? Some sort of hybrid? How important is it to you that your web [...]
How Can I Detect File Changes on My Website?
May 10, 2012 - 4:05 pm | No CommentEvery time you change something on your website content, this change will result in a file difference between its previous version and its current version. If a hacker breaks into your website and injects a malicious code or changes your source codes, this will also generate some differences in your web files. Having a web [...]
WebsiteDefender Security Check: Backdoor Scripts
May 9, 2012 - 3:05 pm | No CommentEven if you have taken the necessary precautions to protect your website from hackers – you have deployed the necessary firewalls and installed antivirus programs across all your platforms – your website can still be exposed to a specific type of web malware known as backdoor scripts. Some backdoor scripts techniques are capable of bypassing [...]
What Are Malware Links?
May 2, 2012 - 4:13 pm | No CommentA malware attack usually occurs when a malicious code has been injected into your website. In most cases hackers inject the code through HTML or htaccess files. There was a time when only porn websites or illegal websites were mainly responsible for malware infections. Nowadays, even a normal website may have links that can infect [...]