Security & Abuse Archives - Windows VPS Hosting Blog - AccuWeb Hosting AccuWeb Hosting Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:13:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 63788135 How to Implement Blockchain Technology In Domain Names? https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/how-to-secure-domain-names-with-blockchain-technology/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/how-to-secure-domain-names-with-blockchain-technology/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:08:33 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=23633 What is a Blockchain Domain? And How to Implement It to Secure Domain Names?Blockchain domain names are new in the digital era of development. Domain names are always at the front doors of businesses’ online presence. They are crucial assets that represent your business brand.Domain names are always at some risk of theft and unauthorized access. It’s crucial to ensure that we keep the domain names secure and maintain ownership, especially considering how much is on the line. Choosing a reliable web hosting provider, like AccuWebHosting, can offer additional layers of security and support to safeguard your domain names.Traditional domain

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/how-to-secure-domain-names-with-blockchain-technology/feed/ 0 23633 What Are Common Security Issues in Cloud Application? https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-are-common-security-issues-in-cloud-application/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-are-common-security-issues-in-cloud-application/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:25:39 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=18157 Cloud security can be tricky to grasp because Cloud computing is complex. Many businesses struggle to understand the security challenges that come with Cloud applications, which leaves them risk to various threats.As the Cloud is highly scalable, it makes people worry more about keeping them safe. The usual ways we protect stuff might not work as well with these Cloud apps.In a study about Cloud security, many businesses said their biggest concern was unauthorized access.Businesses need to learn how to keep their data safe as they start using Cloud computing more.Let’s talk about the problems with securing Cloud apps.Types Of

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-are-common-security-issues-in-cloud-application/feed/ 1 18157 Top 5 Tools for Preventing Brute Force Attacks https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/prevent-brute-force-attacks/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/prevent-brute-force-attacks/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:38:53 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=18129 What Is A Brute Force Attack?A brute force attack is a hacking technique that involves trying many different passwords to eventually guess the right one correctly.The first step in any brute force attack is to choose a target. Therefore, hackers start by scanning networks, looking for open ports, and then trying to guess passwords. If they guess the correct password, they’ll try to log in. Once logged in, they’ll have complete control over the network.Brute force attacks target systems using large volumes of data aimed/ sent at them simultaneously, sending requests or useless information to a targeted server or service.

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/prevent-brute-force-attacks/feed/ 0 18129 How to Protect Small Businesses from Cyber Attacks? https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/protect-from-cyber-attacks/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/protect-from-cyber-attacks/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2023 05:54:02 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=17805 You must have heard about the stories of cyber attacks on businesses. Unfortunately, it has become quite common. Daily, small companies face cyber attacks, leading to substantial financial loss and sometimes even worse.According to the Small Business Administration (SBA) survey, 88% of small businesses fear for their security because of cyber attacks. Though there are several solutions to prevent these attacks, not all small businesses can afford them. This makes it hard for them to choose the right option to protect themselves.Impact of the cyber attack on small businesses Increased Costs: Hackers are continuously growing in numbers, and businesses need

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/protect-from-cyber-attacks/feed/ 0 17805 A Guide To Protect Against Phishing Attacks https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/a-guide-to-protect-against-phishing-attacks/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/a-guide-to-protect-against-phishing-attacks/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:30:19 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=17736 Today, we’ll discuss how to stay safe from phishing attacks. In this guide, we’ll explore simple yet effective strategies for keeping your personal information safe online.Phishing attacks are happening increasingly, and they’re getting smarter. But if you know what to do and have the right tools, you can keep your private information safe.Let’s dive in and learn how to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.What is the Phishing Attack?Imagine receiving an email that seems to be from your bank or a trusted company, asking for your personal information like passwords or credit card details. But wait! It’s not really

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/a-guide-to-protect-against-phishing-attacks/feed/ 0 17736 What Is LiteSpeed Web Server? All You Need To Know https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-is-litespeed-web-server-all-you-need-to-know/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-is-litespeed-web-server-all-you-need-to-know/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=16899 Have you ever come across LiteSpeed Web Server, also known as LSWS? It’s currently one of the most widely used web servers worldwide. But what exactly is a web server?Well, think of it as the backbone of the Internet. Understanding web servers is crucial whether you’re setting up a commercial e-commerce site, a personal blog, or just exploring the online world.With a web server, website owners have the power to manage and design their online spaces. Websites offer more control and professionalism than blogs, efficiently catering to specific needs.LiteSpeed Web Server is currently used by 13.9% of all websites worldwide.

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/what-is-litespeed-web-server-all-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 16899 10 Effective and Easy Ways to Speed up WordPress Site https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/10-easy-ways-to-speed-up-wordpress-site/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/10-easy-ways-to-speed-up-wordpress-site/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2016 05:20:49 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=7124    Is your WordPress site dragging its feet, making visitors wait? A slow website can frustrate users and hurt your search rankings. But don’t worry—speeding up your site is easier than you think! In this blog post, we’ll share 10 simple and effective ways to boost your site’s speed. From optimizing images to using the right plugins, these tips will help your site load faster and keep your visitors happy.Ready to turn your sluggish site into a speedy success? Let’s dive in and make your WordPress site faster than ever!Why Should You Speed Up Your WordPress Site?A study shows that

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/10-easy-ways-to-speed-up-wordpress-site/feed/ 15 7124 ICANN’s New Transfer & WHOIS Update Policy https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/icanns-new-transfer-whois-update-policy/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/icanns-new-transfer-whois-update-policy/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2016 07:15:30 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=7090 ICANN has implemented a new Transfer Policy which affects all ICANN-accredited registrars. The Transfer Policy takes effect from 1 December 2016. Here are some of the key aspects that are part of the new Transfer Policy.Inter-Registrar Transfers A Form of Authorization, or FOA, is the email that is sent to the registered name holder when a domain transfer is initiated to approve the request. The FOA will now expire after 60 days if the transfer is not completed. The FOA is void if the domain name expires before approval. Inter-Registrant Transfers (WHOIS update/change) If a material change is made, we

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/icanns-new-transfer-whois-update-policy/feed/ 0 7090 WordPress 4.4.1 Fixes 52 Bugs and Patches a XSS Vulnerability https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/wordpress-4-4-1-fixes-52-bugs-xss-vulnerability/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/wordpress-4-4-1-fixes-52-bugs-xss-vulnerability/#respond Fri, 08 Jan 2016 03:06:15 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=6097 On 6th January 2016, WordPress 4.4.1 was released to the public. WordPress developers announced that all WordPress versions before 4.4 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) bug and it could allow malicious users to take control over affected website if exploited. The latest version of WordPress 4.4.1 fixes this vulnerability and patches other 52 bugs.If you are running previous versions of WordPress , you should check for the security updates. If there are no security updates available then consider upgrading to the latest version of WordPress (i.e. 4.4.1).You can download and install version 4.4.1 from WordPress dashboard. If you don’t have

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]]> https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/wordpress-4-4-1-fixes-52-bugs-xss-vulnerability/feed/ 0 6097 Joomla Critical Zero Day Remote Command Execution Vulnerability https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/joomla-critical-zero-day-remote-command-execution-vulnerability/ https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/joomla-critical-zero-day-remote-command-execution-vulnerability/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2015 03:17:52 +0000 https://www.accuwebhosting.com/blog/?p=5626 The developer team of the popular content management system (CMS) Joomla released the updates and hotfixes to patch a critical remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability is said to be very critical allowing an attacker to execute remote commands.Get Joomla Hosting »This vulnerability is actively affecting Joomla versions from 1.5 through 3.4.5. You can determine Joomla version of your website from administrator panel. Once login to Joomla administrator panel, you would see Joomla version mentioned either at top right hand corner or at the bottom.The patch for this vulnerability was released on Monday morning but it was too late as

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