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How To Use Woocommerce in 2021 - 6 Step Tutorial
Make the most of WooCommerce Ready to take your client’s online stores to new levels? From adding products and managing orders to offering coupons and creating reports, WooCommerce packs a lot of punch. We’ll help you make the most of it with this 6-step WooCommerce tutorial. Before you get started with this how-to, be sure WooCommerce is installed properly. What’s New in 2021?
What Is Encryption & How It’s Used For Websites
Keep it safe The practice of protecting sensitive information with codes and ciphers is thousands of years old. Today, it’s a technical art form that secures digital data that is being sent, received or stored. Better known as encryption, this protection method masks digital information so that only those with the correct encryption key can decipher it. Understanding encryption is crucial as you manage your own website and develop or design websites and apps for your clients.
Security Boulevard
DevOps Governance, Risk & Compliance Security Bloggers Network Today is World Backup Day. This date was created to remind people of the importance of having backups set up for everything that matters. I am pretty sure your website falls into the category of precious digital assets. Why are website backups important? Imagine waking up in the morning to see that a couple of calls were missed and your email is overloaded with messages saying that your website is down.
Security Boulevard
We are happy to announce that we have launched Sucuri Academy to offer free website security courses. Our main goal at Sucuri is to make the internet a safer place. One of our investments is creating the best educational content about website security to share our knowledge with the community. With that in mind, we have decided to launch our free courses. You can learn about website security, test your knowledge with our quizzes, and get a free certificate at the end of each course.
Labs Notes Monthly Recap – May/2020 - Security Boulevard
In 2020, we doubled up our research efforts to report on many new attacks and hacks that we see in the wild. We believe that being informed is a big part of having a good website security posture. Sucuri Labs provides website malware research updates directly from our teams on the front line. Our Labs Notes are usually shorter than blog posts and they focus on a highly technical audience.
Security Boulevard
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer files between a client server and a network. In other words, it is through FTP that we get text and images onto a website. Why is FTP used to clean up a website? Not only is FTP used to insert files into a website, It’s also necessary for removing malicious files left by a hacker. Let’s take a look at what FTP is and why we need access to it when cleaning infections and removing malware from websites.
What is FTP? Why use it to clean hacked websites?
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer files between a client server and a network. In other words, it is through FTP that we get text and images onto a website. Why is FTP used to clean up a website? Not only is FTP used to insert files into a website, It’s also necessary for removing malicious files left by a hacker. Let’s take a look at what FTP is and why we need access to it when cleaning infections and removing malware from websites.
Labs Notes Monthly Recap – April/2020 - Security Boulevard
In 2020, we doubled up our research efforts to report on many new attacks and hacks that we see in the wild. We believe that being informed is a big part of having a good website security posture. Sucuri Labs provides website malware research updates directly from our teams on the front line. Our Labs Notes are usually shorter than blog posts and they focus on a highly technical audience.
Security Boulevard
Having a secure WordPress site does not need to be a challenge. Hardening a website means adding security layers to reduce the risks of attacks and hacks. 6 ways to Harden WordPress Security You can harden your WordPress site by following these six simple steps: 1 – Keep WordPress updated It is important to keep up with the latest WordPress updates. No matter if it is a security or a maintenance release, make sure your WordPress site is running on the latest version.
6 Simple Steps for Hardening your WordPress Security
Having a secure WordPress site does not need to be a challenge. Hardening a website means adding security layers to reduce the risks of attacks and hacks. 6 ways to Harden WordPress Security You can harden your WordPress site by following these six simple steps: 1 – Keep WordPress updated It is important to keep up with the latest WordPress updates. No matter if it is a security or a maintenance release, make sure your WordPress site is running on the latest version.
Security Boulevard
How many websites do you currently have on your server? If the answer is something along the lines of, “One that I really care about, some older ones that I don’t really use, and maybe a dev site that could be live…” then you might want to familiarize yourself with the concept of cross-site contamination. What Is Cross-Site Contamination? Babies in daycare are more prone to picking up germs than babies who stay home most of the day. Why is that?
How the GAMMA Design is Helping Us Know More about Life Beyond Earth– And Will Maybe Even Get Us There - Core77
GAMMA is a Runner Up in the Strategy & Research category and Notable Transportation Award winner in the 2019 Core77 Design Awards. The 2020 Core77 Design Awards will be launching in just over a month on January 7th! Stay tuned for more details. In the 1960s, computer technologies helped shepherd space programs through new thresholds and across new, extraterrestrial frontiers.
Guitar made from LEGO - aka the "LEGOcaster"
I made a guitar out of LEGO bricks and epoxy resin. While the shape is inspired by the Les Paul, I'm calling it the "LEGOcaster" - too fun to not do it! Design Team Mike Clifford - designer and builder I'm excited to share this Lego guitar build. This design was a total experiment - I had no idea how the Legos would hold together with the epoxy resin, but in the end, I think the guitar came out pretty sharp looking.
You Have a Chance to Win a Sonos Move in Our 2019 Ultimate Gift Guide Competition
It's that time of the year again! The 2019 Core77 Ultimate Gift Guide competition has arrived. For those who are experienced Core77 Ultimate Gift guide-ers, the rules are the same. Pick your top 5 gift ideas, all under an umbrella theme (something like Gifts for TikTok Teens, Star Wars Junkies, or Outdoor Dads) between now and December 16th, submit them to our Core77 Ultimate Gift Guide Competition and you'll be in the running for some amazing prizes provided by Sonos.
To Help Improve the Refugee Experience, This Design Team Created a Tangible Welcome Committee - Core77
Hatch is a Student Winner in the Service Design category in the 2019 Core77 Design Awards. Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human security and mobility. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that by 2050, up to 250 million people will be displaced by climate change impacts such as rising sea levels, floods, famine, drought, hurricanes, and desertification.
Security Boulevard
If you are a tech savvy person, you may have been called a “hacker” at some point by someone less technical. Maybe you’ve heard of growth hackers and life hacks. These are not the droids we’re looking for. The word “hack” in computer systems goes back to the 1950’s at M.I.T. when the model railroad club was cutting wires and messing with electrical systems.
How to Cast Clear Resin Parts
Industrial designer Eric Strebel got a super-cool commission from a client who restores vintage items like this soundboard: What was needed were the clear plastic windows that cover the VU meters. As these parts are no longer manufactured, Strebel was tasked with somehow replacing them in his shop. Strebel figured he could use his ID know-how to create silicone molds from one of the surviving parts, then cast them in clear resin.
Clever Package Design Trickery: Bike Company Prints Flatscreen TVs on Shipping Cartons, Reduces Damage by 70%-80% - Core77
Dutch bicycle manufacturer VanMoof makes high-quality electric bicycles for urban markets. Already a hit back home, in 2015 they began shipping their bikes to the U.S., and ran into a problem: "A lot of them were arriving to their new customers damaged," the company writes. "Annoying for them and expensive for us.
What is the Third Wave of Design?
Did you miss out on the festivities at this years Core77 Conference, "The Third Wave"? Don't sweat it, as we are rolling out many of our presenters' presentations over the next few weeks. Those of you who did not attend the the 2019 conference may be asking, "what exactly is the Third Wave?" Luckily, Core77 partner Allan Chochinov started the conference day off with an informative and entertaining explanation.
Hong Kong Protestor's Latest DIY Defense: Tiny Brick "Stonehenges" vs. Police Water Cannon Trucks - Core77
Protestors in Hong Kong have been using traffic cones and leafblowers versus tear gas canisters. As the unrest stretches into month five, they've now come up with a low-cost way to stymie police vehicles: They've been building these little brick "Stonehenges," as observers have called them. I know what you're thinking: Those are a problem for cops on scooters, sure, but not so much for larger vehicles.
Security Boulevard
The United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity, referred to as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The main objective of this framework is to offer organizations a list of items for assessing and enhancing their capacity for preventing, detecting and responding to cyberattacks. According to the framework, cybersecurity should be considered part of an organization’s risk management operations.
Security Boulevard
Since 2003, October has been recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and being a better digital citizen. October has just started and a majority of security companies are promoting internet security. With the holidays fast approaching, it is a crucial time for website owners, especially ones with an e-commerce website, to be cyber secure.
Security Boulevard
Since 2003, October has been recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and being a better digital citizen. October has just started and a majority of security companies are promoting internet security. With the holidays fast approaching, it is a crucial time for website owners, especially ones with an e-commerce website, to be cyber secure.
Here Are Your Service Design Honorees for the 2019 Core77 Design Awards - Core77
Service Design: All projects entailing the organization of communication, transactions, end-users, infrastructure, institutions and organizational systems for greater efficiency and ease of use. Examples include: distribution or delivery systems, ways of connecting people or enabling transactions, funding platforms, web-based communities, etc. This year's Service Design jury team was led by Bo Ren.
Security Boulevard
Sucuri is committed to helping women develop their careers in technology. On International Women’s Day, Sucuri team members share their insights into working in cybersecurity. Spotlight on Sucuri Women in Cybersecurity We have asked some of the women who work at Sucuri 3 questions: What do you do at Sucuri? How did you decide to work with technology? What do you think the future looks like for women in cybersecurity? Continue reading Spotlight on Women in Cybersecurity at Sucuri Blog.
Security Boulevard
Moving a WordPress website from HTTP to HTTPS should be a priority for any webmaster. Recent statistics show that over 33% of website administrators across the web use WordPress and many of these websites have still not added an SSL certificate. Why is Important to Have a WordPress SSL Certificate?
How to Add SSL & Move WordPress from HTTP to HTTPS
Moving a WordPress website from HTTP to HTTPS should be a priority for any webmaster. Recent statistics show that over 33% of website administrators across the web use WordPress and many of these websites have still not added an SSL certificate. Why is Important to Have a WordPress SSL Certificate?
Security Boulevard
Have you included website security as a part of your new year’s resolutions for 2019? Here is a quick retrospective on tips some of our team members shared with us throughout the year. The cost for neglecting security is 10 times greater than the effort to keep it safe. Your brand value takes 10 times as long to be recovered than to build it. Make sure to follow security best practices to protect your web assets. Watch out for automated attacks.
Security Boulevard
Santa Claus is coming! Was your website naughty or nice this year? Here is a quick checklist of the top 10 bad things that can harm your website security and the top 10 good things that can improve your website security. If your website falls into any of these categories, this is the perfect time of year to start thinking about improving your security posture. 1 – My website has outdated software. I do not check if there are any plugins that need to be updated.
Security Boulevard
Phishing is a serious threat to any industry. We have seen this topic appear in the news more each day. You might have already received a fraudulent email from what seemed to be your bank or even seen the hacking that took place during the 2016 US presidential election. But what do you know about phishing? What is Phishing?
Security Boulevard
Every year we see an increase in website attacks during the holidays. While business owners see their sales go up due to promotional Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns, hackers are in the background working nonstop to create malicious, fraudulent websites as well as take advantage of legitimate ones. Phishing Pages One of the major risks to consumers is phishing campaigns. Carefully crafted phishing login pages convince users they are logging into a valid service.
Security Boulevard
Since 2003, October has been recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and being a better digital citizen.October has just started and a majority of security companies are promoting internet security.
Security Boulevard
Sucuri has always been active in the WordPress community. We’ve attended WordCamps around the world, created tools and features specifically for WordPress, and have maintained a free WordPress security plugin with over 400k installations. If you don’t already have it, you can download the Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening plugin directly from the official WordPress repository. Recently, we launched a guide on How to Use the WordPress Security Plugin.
Security Boulevard
In a previous post, we have explained what website backdoors are and what they look like. Today, we want to focus on ways that we identify and remove backdoors to prevent reinfection. Finding a website backdoor is not an easy task because the main function of a backdoor is to keep it hidden from the website owner. However, at Sucuri we recommend the following techniques: We know what good files look like.
What Are Backdoors And Why Do They Cause Website Reinfection?
When a site gets compromised, the attackers will often leave some piece of malware behind to allow them access back to the site. Hackers want to leave a door open to retain control of the website and to reinfect it continuously. This type of malware is called a backdoor. Backdoors are types of malware that allow for remote control of a compromised website by bypassing appropriate authentication methods.
Security Boulevard
Imagine waking up in the morning to see that a couple of calls were missed and your email is overloaded with messages saying that your website is down. You go to your computer to check your server and it’s working fine – but oh no, all your files are deleted from the database. What would you do?Backing up everything may seem a boring task, however, website backups can be a life saver.Website backups represent your safety net.
Security Boulevard
Website security is challenging, especially when dealing with a large network of sites. That is why we have created a guide for web professionals and web service providers. Our main objective is to help you understand how to leverage a website security plan for your clients. In the guide, we provide content you can add to your business portfolio to market and validate website security among your clients.
Security Boulevard
Have you ever wondered what happens if your e-commerce site is breached? Usually, when you think about data breaches, you think about big enterprise websites. Does that mean that big brands are the ones who suffer the most from data breaches? Actually not. Recently, Trustwave put out a report that states approximately 90% of breaches impact small merchants.
Security Boulevard
If you want to make your website security more robust, you need to think about hardening. To harden your website means to add different layers of protection to reduce the potential attack surface. Hardening often involves manual measures of adding code or making changes to the configuration. To virtually harden your site involves allowing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or security plugin to automatically harden your website.
Security Boulevard
Our mission at Sucuri is to make the internet a safer place and that entails cleaning up hacked websites.
New Guide on How to Clean a Hacked Website
New Guide on How to Clean a Hacked Website February 26, 2018Juliana LewisOur mission at Sucuri is to make the internet a safer place and that entails cleaning up hacked websites. We have teams who actively research website vulnerabilities and who are eager to share with you some tips on how to clean your hacked website. We are happy to help the community learn the steps they can follow to get rid of a website hack.
How to Add Security to Your Client’s Websites - Security Boulevard
Website security has crossed the mind of nearly every website owner. However, as a website security company, we know that most webmasters come to us after the fact, when their website has already been compromised. Once hackers have taken over, website owners regret not having protected it when the website was initially launched. Today, we want to address specifically website service providers.
What is a WAF? - Security Boulevard
Have you ever wondered what WAF means? WAF stands for Website Application Firewall. In order to make it simple to understand, imagine your website as a house and the people outside on the streets are the traffic that wants to come to your website. Of course, you want to open your door to friends and family, but you also want to protect your house from the bad guys. That is exactly what the firewall does. The WAF is the locked house door. A WAF keeps the malicious traffic off your website.
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