Security
Credit card skimmers at gas stations are a big deal these days. And if you can tell that a pump has been hacked, you’re going to choose a different pump, aren’t you? Or maybe even a different gas station, right? Well, the online world has a great way to warn you when a website you’re…
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Have you ever stopped to wonder what happened to old software like Windows XP? Sure, it was great back in the day… but it just kind of faded away. Or did it? Actually, old software is still out there. But because they’re no longer getting regular upgrades (because something better is out!), they’re not safe…
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WordPress is amazing for a lot of reasons – but problematic for one. You see, it’s so well-liked and used globally that it’s gotten a lot of people working on new plugins, new code, and tons of awesome features. The downside, however, is that because it’s used so extensively, hackers are doing their darndest to…
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The shopping frenzy is gearing up! Fortunately, business owners can also benefit from Black Friday as there are a lot of great deals out there. Here’s a list of some of my favorites, including some that I’ve been buying for years (looking at you iThemes Toolkit). I am an affiliate or referral partner for some…
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Let’s dive into business automation. Yeah, you probably have heard a lot about marketing automation. Working people through funnels, getting in front of them with the right information at the right time. I really am more interested in talking about business automation today. Making sure that you’re getting not only more things done, but that…
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As you are probably starting to understand from my previous posts, WordPress security is multi-layered. By now, you should at least be limiting login attempts on your site and making sure that everything stays updated. Up Next: Be Unique The next phase is to take steps to reduce what potential hackers know about your site, thus making…
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Previously, I talked about the 1 thing you absolutely MUST do to stop inviting hackers into your WordPress website. So hopefully, you’ve removed the welcome mat for the bad guys. But security doesn’t stop there. Don’t get me wrong, it is super-wonderful-fantastic that you are no longer making yourself an easy target. Here’s the next…
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Not a week goes by without some company making the headlines because their system has been compromised. There’s always a big name in the news: Equifax, Target, Sony, Harbor Freight, etc. But, what you don’t see reported are the other 29,997 sites that are hacked every day (via Forbes). [Tweet “FACT: If you put something…
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The simple fact is that convenience is the opposite of security. The easier things are for you to use, the easier they are for someone else to get into. In a world where all your devices and information are connected together, it is a tough pill to swallow to set up security measures that add…
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For all its benefits and conveniences, wireless networks are probably one of your most overlooked security risks. If you have a wireless network at home, make sure you have it password protected! This not only prevents sharing your precious bandwidth with the neighbors, but also keeps out bad guys who want to snoop on you…
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