Cyber Attacks – The SiteLock Blog

What is a chatbot? Put in simple words, a chatbot is a software solution that uses machine learning to have a conversation (or chat as it is called) with another user online. You’ve likely seen these when you visit a website for a bank, or credit card company, a car sales website, or even a software business.

A few seconds after you land on the page, or sometimes upon arrival, a pop-up will appear that says something like “Hi, how can I help you?” or “Is there something you’re looking for?” If you answer the prompt, your chat with the bot will begin. Based on your responses additional prompts may be provided, or you might be redirected to a live representative for more help.

Tips to Stop Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses

By Monique Becenti

On May 24, 2019

In Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity News

It’s no secret that small to midsize businesses usually have similarly small budgets. As a result, expenses that don’t outwardly contribute to sales growth — like cybersecurity — often fall by the wayside. But small business cyberattack examples abound, defying the misconception that SMBs are safe from cyberthreats.

Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses

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?

The Shocking Cost of a Cyberattack [Infographic]

By SiteLock

On December 4, 2018

In Cyber Attacks, Infographics

One successful cyberattack can cost your business as much as $427 per minute from the downtime it takes to recover. Learn the shocking cost of a cyberattack and how you can prevent one in this infographic.

Alexa, Are My IoT Devices Secure?

By Joyce Tammany

On November 12, 2018

In Cyber Attacks

The internet is everywhere, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). The term “Internet of Things” applies to any nonstandard computing device that connects to wifi and can transmit data. Well-known examples of IoT devices include smart speakers like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, smartwatches like the Apple Watch, internet-connected baby monitors, video doorbells, and even toys.

However, the convenience these devices offer comes with a price: insufficient security measures, vulnerabilities, and the risk that your data will be compromised. But don’t be alarmed if there’s already an IoT device in your home – we have some tips on how to best use them safely.

What Is Malware and How Can It Affect My Website?

By Joyce Tammany

On November 5, 2018

In Cyber Attacks, Malware

Malware is a major cyberthreat that can significantly damage your website or business. How can you keep your website safe when one million new malware threats are created every day? You can easily stay one step ahead of cybercriminals by familiarizing yourself with how malware can affect your site, and what you can do to prevent it.

What is malware?

Malware is software created for malicious purposes. While it is commonly associated with computers, malware can also be used to attack and infect websites.

How malware affects your website

Website malware can…

What is a DDoS attack?

By Joyce Tammany

On October 25, 2018

In Cyber Attacks

DDoS attacks are a common cyberthreat that can cost you thousands and take down your website. Even more alarming, they’re incredibly easy for cybercriminals to launch, and can lead to an expensive fallout for unprotected website owners. The good news: DDoS attacks are easily prevented with a web application firewall (WAF).

What is a DDoS attack?

DDoS, short for distributed denial of service, is an attack that makes a site unavailable by overwhelming it with “fake” requests and traffic. This can slow your website or crash the server it is hosted on, which takes down your site as well.

Downtime can be devastatingly expensive for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Website downtime can cost as much as $427 per minute, and DDoS attacks cost an average of $120,000.

DDoS attacks are also favored by cybercriminals because they are extremely inexpensive and can be purchased online for as little as a dollar a minute. Unfortunately, once you’re a target, you’re likely to be attacked again – studies show that two-thirds of all DDoS targets were hit repeatedly.

The OWASP Top 10: Sensitive Data Exposure

By Joyce Tammany

On October 16, 2018

In Cyber Attacks

Sensitive data exposure is an all too common cyberthreat that endangers businesses and their customers, as well as websites and their visitors. More frequently known as a data breach, sensitive data exposure ranks as one of the top 10 most dangerous cyberthreats by OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) because of the damage it can do to its victims. Fortunately, you can prevent this threat from affecting your website – we’ll discuss how sensitive data exposure occurs and ways to keep your visitors’ information safe.

What is the OWASP Top 10?

The OWASP Top 10 is a list of the ten most dangerous web application security flaws today. Sensitive data exposure currently ranks sixth on this list. The purpose of OWASP and the Top 10 is to drive visibility and evolution in the safety and security of software.

SiteLock Reviews: Vic’s Tree Service Springs Back to Life with Website Security [Case Study]

By Mitzi Surofchek

On September 6, 2018

In Cyber Attacks, SiteLock Reviews

Company Overview

Vic’s Tree Service prides itself in preserving “the beauty of nature in your own yard.” Founded in 1978, the company has provided quality tree and landscape care to the Great Falls, Virginia community for forty years. They specialize in tree care, tree stump removal, and can even show customers how to cut down a personal Christmas tree. Due to the company’s growing popularity, Vic’s Tree Service launched its website, vicstreeservice.com, to improve their marketing efforts and assist prospective and current customers.

The OWASP Top 10: Broken Authentication & Session Management

By Lauren Papagalos

On August 29, 2018

In Cyber Attacks

Did you know a whopping 113 million websites contain a security vulnerability? That’s approximately six percent of all websites globally. A website vulnerability is a weakness in website code that cybercriminals can exploit to gain unauthorized access to a site—and a mere one vulnerability has the power to impact over 1,000 pages on a single website.

Let’s talk about one of the most common types of vulnerabilities on the OWASP Top 10: broken authentication & session management. Simply stated, broken authentication & session management allows a cybercriminal to steal a user’s login data, or forge session data, such as cookies, to gain unauthorized access to websites.

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Chatbot Security Risks: What you need to know before starting an online chat

Tips to Stop Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses

How to Protect Your Website From DDoS

The Shocking Cost of a Cyberattack [Infographic]

Alexa, Are My IoT Devices Secure?

What Is Malware and How Can It Affect My Website?

What is malware?

How malware affects your website

What is a DDoS attack?

What is a DDoS attack?

The OWASP Top 10: Sensitive Data Exposure

What is the OWASP Top 10?

SiteLock Reviews: Vic’s Tree Service Springs Back to Life with Website Security [Case Study]

Company Overview

The OWASP Top 10: Broken Authentication & Session Management

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