Wired have just released the 5 most dangerous software bugs in 2014 – 3 of which affect web security. Once again, web sites, web applications and web servers are the main source of concern for IT administrators trying to prevent unauthorised access from the internet….
WordPress Security Tips Part 4 – Complex Security Keys
Heads up – Depending on your webserver’s configuration, activated plugins and/or themes, the following could break some functionality. It is strongly advised to try out any configuration in a testing/staging environment before changing any configuration on production servers. Complex WordPress Security Keys WordPress makes use…
WordPress Security Tips, Part 3 – Security Configurations
Heads up – Depending on your webserver’s configuration, activated plugins and/or themes, the following could break some functionality. It is strongly advised to try out any configuration in a testing/staging environment before changing any configuration on production servers. Prevent Directory Listing Directory Listing occurs when…
How to avoid eBay hack attacks
Back in September, eBay made the headlines due to a number of Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities found on their site. Following pressure from security experts and users, a few of these vulnerabilities were patched, although eBay were quoted as saying they would not remove…
Lessons we can learn from the Sony Pictures hack
In light of the recent Sony Pictures hack, it’s important to clarify the facts and examine how such an attack might have taken place, to serve as a learning experience for other companies. News about the hack on Sony Pictures’ infrastructure continue to unfold, with…
WordPress Security Tips, Part 2 – Plugins and Themes
Be Selective When Choosing Plugins and Themes WordPress allows you to extend and customize your site with thousands of plugins and themes. While extending your site’s capabilities and customization is important, it should not come at the price of your website’s security. Even if your…
WordPress Security Tips, Part 1 – Basic Security Measures
With WordPress running on 1 in 5 sites on the Internet, it is no surprise that they are a very popular target for both experienced hackers and script-kiddies alike. The following are a few measures that can be taken to address some basic security holes…
US Security firm speculates Iran could be behind worrying cyber attacks
This week a shocking campaign of cyber attacks has been made public by Cylance, a US cybersecurity firm. The report has been released earlier than planned due to the level of risk these attacks pose, in the hope that it might prevent further breaches. This…
HIPAA – Why you need to keep patient information secure
If you’re a healthcare entity in the United States, then you’ll certainly be familiar with HIPAA. Enacted by congress in 1996, HIPAA addresses the security and privacy of health data among a number of other items. The most important aspect for healthcare providers, insurers and…