How to Disable File Editing within the WordPress Dashboard using wp-config.php
This very small change could save you a ton of trouble down the road.
Cyber Security
Audit WordPress Activity on Your Websites Like a Boss with WordPress Activity Logs and Server Logs
Many WordPress websites are run without any auditing in place. Here’s how to audit WordPress activity on your site and make sure you have a WordPress activity log when you need it.
How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting Cybersecurity
In the rush to keep the world running in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some important things may get overlooked.
Facebook Locked me out of my Account and Then Asked me to Email them A Photo ID to Unlock It
Facebook locked me out of my account for trying to update my security settings, then asked me to upload a scanned passport as proof of my identity to unlock it. This is dangerous.
Life Post-Snowden – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Few figures in technology are as controversial as Edward Snowden. Traitor? Patriot? Whistleblower? Regardless of your feelings about the man, it’s undeniable that he ushered in a new era of digital privacy concerns that affect the entire world.
Restricting the WordPress Admin Dashboard by IP Address
If you only manage your WordPress website from a few different locations, it’s pretty easy to lock down access to a handful of IP addresses. Here’s how to do it.
Lyft Has a Spying Problem That’s Downright Creepy
Lyft employees used passenger data to stalk people and find the personal addresses of celebrities. Their own internal privacy policies were apparently never enforced.
The Most Underrated Plugin for WordPress Backups
UpdraftPlus is a backup plugin for WordPress – the free version is good enough for most sites and the premium version has just about everything you could ask for.
7 Search Engines That Aren’t Google & Why You Should be Using Them
There’s more to the Internet than just Google. Yes, they’re the dominant search engine – but did you know there are many others out there and depending on what you’re searching for, some might even give you better results.
Why You Should Switch Your Site to HTTPS
For the non-technical website owner, switching your site from http to https may seem like a daunting task. And to be fair, depending on your situation, it might not be a piece of cake. As the Internet moves towards tighter security however, the work will prove to be well worth it.
Privilege Creep: Prevention & Correction
Ever heard of privilege creep before? If you haven’t, then this is worth a read. It happens everywhere – not just IT firms.
Equifax Data Breach – Free Protection: Huge Price
The Equifax data breach had millions upon millions of victims. Their ‘solution’ was piss-poor at best.
