Security Issues
July 05, 2011
Preventing Phishing Attacks
According to a recent Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) survey, over one-third of the respondents reported being a victim of repeated phishing attacks or website spoofing attempts on their company’s web servers. Surprisingly, almost 37% of the respondents found that it took multiple phishing attempts before finally being notified of the malicious attack.Categories: Security Issues |
June 28, 2011
The Latest Activity from Mac’s Scareware Gang
The Scareware Gang, responsible for the most recent release of fake Mac security software, has updated their programs (known as Scareware) to elude the new updates Apple recently applied to its operating system. The newest sample released by the group cut through the system undetected by Apple’s antivirus patch.Categories: Security Issues |
June 17, 2011
Enhancing Security for WordPress
WordPress is a robust and increasingly popular blogging platform used by many in the blogosphere. Although a widely distributed blogging tool with exclusive security controls and immediate downloadable security patches and updates, it’s not uncommon for hackers to wreak havoc on targeted blogs. Administrators, however, can make a conscious effort to take proactive steps to ensure security measures to protect blogging ventures from such nuisances.Categories: Security Issues |
June 15, 2011
Cloud Hosting Network Security
Due to the recent breaches of cloud-based web hosting providers, many customers are skeptical about the security features of this new hosting type. The concern is so significant; many companies will not adopt cloud hosting. StillSecure, a cloud security services platform, is one program that is hoping to change the minds of the naysayers.Categories: Security Issues |
June 08, 2011
The Importance of Proactive Sever Security
Security is a major issue that impacts both web hosting providers providing hosting services and clients managing websites on a daily basis. While in reality there’s a 100% tamper-proof solution ceases to exist, there are several platforms that tend to offer more enhanced security measures as compared to others. With much debate lent to Microsoft Windows and Linux regarding security concerns, each has its strengths and weaknesses when discussed in relation to web hosting.Categories: Security Issues |
May 23, 2011
Security Simulation Conducted by Trustwave
Trustwave recently announced that the Senior Vice President of SpiderLabs contributed to a real-time simulated data exploitation of an online payment system at the Visa Global Security Summit. Trustwave is a large information data and compliance solutions organization and one of the largest overall sponsors of this event.Categories: Security Issues |
May 17, 2011
Tips for Maintaining Secure Online Communications
Even seemingly harmless information can give hackers the data needed to uncover clues that will ultimately lead to compromised e-mail or web hosting security. Consider the following tips for maintaining secure online communication.Categories: Security Issues |
May 12, 2011
Facebook to Improve Security
The Facebook team has implemented new measures to protect users from cyber bullying and other online risks. The goal of these new security features is to make Facebook a more trusted online brand.Categories: Security Issues |
March 08, 2011
An Overview of Web Hosting E-Mail Security
Communicating the value of the Internet has never been more risky, especially with so many hackers and nefarious individuals engaging in cyber crime on an increasing basis in today's society.Categories: Security Issues |
