I want a password that is easy to remember and type. That’s exactly the kind of password that hackers like. So, say goodbye to lame passwords and follow these steps in creating strong passwords. 1. Think of a phrase or saying that is easy for you to remember. As an example, let’s use “I Like… [Read More]
Preventing Brute Force Attacks
This week one of my client’s WordPress was a victim of a brute force attack. Luckily the client had a good password but the sheer number of login attempts caused the web host to suspend his service because of Terms of Service (TOS) violations. His website was using over 80% of the servers resources and… [Read More]
WordPress Security – Change your Admin Username
Keeping any website secure should be an ongoing process and WordPress sites are no exception. One of the easiest ways for a hacker to access your WordPress site is to simply guess your username and password. “Admin” is the default username for many older installations of WordPress and hackers know this. Now that he has… [Read More]
Phishing Alert: Email Telling You to Update Your Email Settings
A new phishing email is circulating that claims to be an update for your email settings. It includes an attachment that you are supposed to run to update the new settings or a link to a website with the new settings. DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT OR VISIT THE WEBSITE. The email may seem to… [Read More]
