Web crawlers are essential to the internet ecosystem, powering everything from search engine indexing to web analytics. However, not all bots are beneficial. Malicious crawlers can wreak havoc on websites, consuming bandwidth, reducing performance, and even posing security threats. In…
Having a secure website is essential for building your online trust among all your visitors and future clients. Most if not all of the trusted major browsers provide a warning for everyone visiting an insecure website to not trust the…
WordPress plugins are the lifeblood of many websites, offering essential functionalities that enhance user experience and site management. However, their widespread use also makes them a prime target for cyberattacks. This article delves into the story of how we were…
In an age where websites are the digital face of businesses, securing them is more critical than ever. WordPress, powering over 43.3% of all websites globally, is a popular choice due to its flexibility, simplicity and ease of use, and…
A strong WooCommerce security strategy is vital for online stores in 2024. With cyber threats evolving, securing your WooCommerce store should be a top priority. Protecting customer data, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring a smooth shopping experience are critical for…
If your websites live in niches where fierce competitors will do anything, however unethical or illegal, to take out other players there, it will be obvious to you that DDOS attacks are something getting increasingly common on the Web now.…
Have you ever wondered why you don’t see a green padlock next to your site URL, even with an SSL certificate installed? This issue occurs when your site has one or more resources loading via HTTP instead of HTTPS. These…
Chances are, if you’ve ever used social media, online banking, or any other online account, you’ve encountered Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) at some point. We’ve talked about the importance of security at WPX in our knowledgebase – we’ve implemented Hybrid DDoS…
This is a question I hear quite often. People will ask me what I think about various popular WordPress security tools such as Sucuri, WordFence, etc. My honest answer is that while such services can offer great value for a…