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How to Prevent Malware as a Small Business

On May 21, 2019

What is malware? It’s a rather simple question, but to answer it, we have to go back in time.

The first real instance of malware occurred in the early 1970s — when BBN Technologies engineer Bob Thomas wrote the code behind the so-called “Creeper worm.” The worm was the first self-replicating computer program, and it quickly spread through the ARPANET, annoying users with the pop-up message: “I’m the creeper: Catch me if you can.” Over time, engineers took the Creeper worm’s principles further, leading to the creation of the first viruses.

A decade after the Creeper worm, computer scientist Fred Cohen defined a virus as “a program that can infect other programs by modifying them to include a, possibly evolved, version of itself.” The definition remains accurate today, but now, it applies to an array of programs that have been created for nefarious purposes.

How to Protect Your Website From DDoS

By Monique Becenti

On May 20, 2019

In Cyber Attacks, DDoS

Since the arrival of the new millennium, cybercriminals have used distributed denial of service attacks to shut down some of the world’s biggest websites. You may have heard the acronym DDoS before, but what is a DDoS attack? And how can one impact your website?

Currently Tracking: WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Causing Malicious Redirects

By SiteLock

On May 17, 2019

In Cybersecurity News, WordPress News

SiteLock research and remediation teams have become aware of several vulnerable WordPress plugins that are affecting our customers. The symptoms most commonly associated with these vulnerabilities are malicious redirects. Essentially, visitors are being sent to another website than the one they are attempting to access. We are still gathering information on these vulnerabilities, and how they are being used. As soon as we have completed our review, we will release more information.

The affected WordPress plugins are:

Consequences of Website Malware for Small Businesses

By Monique Becenti

On May 15, 2019

In Malware, SiteLock News

Did you know websites experience almost 60 attacks per day? Small businesses are often at the greatest risk. Without an allocated budget for protection and recovery, 60% of small to midsize businesses end up closing their doors within six months of a cyberattack. Small business owners shouldn’t assume that it won’t happen to them.

Be aware of the potential consequences of malware for your business and know how to adequately address them if you find yourself dealing with a malware attack.

What Problems Can Malware Cause?

SiteLock 2019 Website Security Report: Protecting Websites in the Age of Stealth Attacks

By SiteLock

On May 13, 2019

In Cybersecurity News, SiteLock News

Among the cryptojacking-buzz, Facebook’s data breach saga, and nation-state attacks on companies like Nissan, you likely noticed a trend of high-profile cybercrime in 2018.

However, after studying website attacks that plagued 2018, a new trend arises. Cybercriminals swept the web with secrecy, focusing on stealthy attacks to compromise websites rather than taking a more conspicuous approach.

Why You Need to Pay Attention to Small Business Data Breaches

By Monique Becenti

On May 9, 2019

In Data Breach, Small Business

When it comes to data breaches, we tend to hear only about the “big ones” — from Target to Equifax to, most recently, Wipro. So it’s easy to see why people assume these kinds of events exclusively happen to large corporations. After all, who would want to go after the minnows when there are so many whales up for grabs?

Being lulled into this false sense of security is dangerous for small to midsize businesses. SMBs are just as likely to be hit by cyberattacks as their larger counterparts, and when cyberattacks do land, they’re less likely to bounce back. Even a cursory glance at some small business data breach statistics makes that clear: Following a cyberattack, 60% of SMBs end up going out of business. And every minute of downtime following a small business data breach costs $427.

Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence

By SiteLock

On May 9, 2019

In Small Business

Authored by Sam Bocetta – Sam Bocetta is a freelance journalist specializing in U.S. diplomacy and national security, with emphases on technology trends in cyberwarfare, cyberdefense, and cryptography.

With more consumers and B2B enterprises conducting business in the cyber world, security threats are an increasing concern. While most business owners and website administrators are aware of the problem, too few have the information or resources they need to combat it. Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them.

How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence?

How to Detect Malware on Your Website and What to Do Next

By Monique Becenti

On May 1, 2019

In Malware

The average website is attacked over 55 times every day — and almost half of all sites on the web have high security vulnerabilities. With this, it’s no surprise that website malware is becoming more and more common.

Because the signs of an attack aren’t always clear, many victims don’t even know they’ve been targeted. It’s crucial to know the signs and to stop malware in its tracks as early as you can. In this post, we’ll share insight on how to detect malware on your website and what steps to take after confirming an attack.

Protect Your WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal Site From Security Threats

By Monique Becenti

On April 30, 2019

In WordPress Security

More than half of all websites are built on some sort of open-source content management system, according to data from W3Techs. It makes sense. CMS sites are highly accessible to businesses of all sizes — from multinational enterprises to small mom-and-pop shops. They also offer multiple advantages. For one thing, you don’t have to be a website developer to build, maintain, and cultivate a powerful web presence. The tools are right there for you, with thousands of design and feature-rich plug-ins available to users at all times.

How to Identify and Remove Malware From Your Website

By Monique Becenti

On April 18, 2019

In Malware, Small Business

The extent of the damage a malware attack can have on your website typically depends on a number of variables, not the least of which is your response time. The longer it takes to detect and remove malware, the more expensive the recovery process becomes. Unfortunately, many types of malware are deliberately designed to keep themselves concealed for as long as possible. Eventually, however, the symptoms of a malware-infected website can become hard to miss.

How to Prevent Malware as a Small Business

How to Protect Your Website From DDoS

Currently Tracking: WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities Causing Malicious Redirects

Consequences of Website Malware for Small Businesses

SiteLock 2019 Website Security Report: Protecting Websites in the Age of Stealth Attacks

Why You Need to Pay Attention to Small Business Data Breaches

Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence

How to Detect Malware on Your Website and What to Do Next

Protect Your WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal Site From Security Threats

How to Identify and Remove Malware From Your Website

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