Creating Strong Passwords: Tips and Tricks Updated on April 8, 2024 by InMotion Hosting We all have passwords. Most of us know that our passwords need to be stronger and more secure. Sure, a super strong password may not matter for that new coupon app you just signed up for, but regarding your website, a strong password is critical. Continue reading –>
National Computer Security Day – How Volunteers Fixed The Worst Vulnerability On The Web Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting November 30th is Computer Security Day. It’s easy to take for granted how networks and technology have made life much easier. And it’s even easier to go by without even noticing how much of our daily lives on the Internet rely upon security protocols invented and maintained by people we’ve never heard of. We can’t thank these people if we don’t even know who they are. Continue reading –>
6 Ways to Secure Your Web Activity From Your Computer Updated on December 9, 2024 by InMotion Hosting We’re not a computer repair company. But there are many daily tasks that blur the line between your IT helpdesk, or tech savvy friend, and our 24/7 web hosting technical support. Think about how much of what you do daily relates to web hosting. You interact with email, websites, and mobile applications every day. When you have issues regarding any of these, we’re able to at least give you guidance on how to get the right answer if we can’t resolve the issue. Continue reading –>
How to Surf Safely and Block Cookies Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Every day we receive a deluge of questions from our customers about issues ranging from web design, development, or just general tips about surfing the web. And for every question we get, we try to provide the most comprehensive answer we can to make sure our customers succeed in their hosting goals. Continue reading –>
ATTENTION WordPress Website Owners – Website Vulnerability Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting We were recently informed of a pretty large attack on WordPress websites that use the Abandoned Cart Lite for WooCommerce plugin. With over 20,000+ installs, this vulnerability isn’t a minor issue. Let’s take a look at what hackers are doing and how you can prevent it from happening to your website. Continue reading –>
How to Safeguard Your Website from Malware Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting With huge companies like Facebook and Lyft getting hacked on the daily, it’s no wonder you’re concerned about web security. As a business owner yourself, it’s important to keep your information (and that of your customers) safe. After all, just one small incident could end up costing you plenty of valuable time – and money. Continue reading –>
What is a Brute Force Attack? Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Every day, it seems that there are frightening new announcements about how easy it is to be hacked and how much of your data may already be in the hands of cyber-criminals. Malware, ransomware, data breaches, Trojan viruses — all these terms have now become part of our vernacular; indeed, these are the kinds of computer problems that make IT experts start to sweat. Continue reading –>
Taking a Close Look at Jetpack Security Features Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The Jetpack plugin from Automattic is a great tool for those transitioning from WordPress.com to a self-hosted site. But even if you’re starting fresh with self-hosted, the Jetpack plugin will help you along with powerful features built in. Continue reading –>
The Importance of SSL for SEO Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting SSL Certificates – What Are They? SSL is a type of technology that encrypts data, ensuring that it stays secure as it passes along the internet from computer to computer. This protects all types of data, from credit cards to email addresses and any other information that is collected by a website. An SSL Certificate, also known as a Digital Certificate, is issued by a Certificate Authority, who authenticates the purchasers identity. This not only protects your data, but lets users know that their data is secure from hackers and remains confidential. Continue reading –>
Keeping Your eCommerce Website Secure for the Holidays Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting The holidays are right around the corner and business retailers are looking forward to the opportunity to offset prior losses with big holiday sales. In traditional brick-and-mortar stores, the holidays also usually see an increase in thefts and shoplifting as people try to take advantage of the crowds. Continue reading –>
The Best Security Protection for Your WordPress Website Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor If you go online and read the news, chances are you have probably seen an article about some website or retailer being hacked and having data stolen. In the current climate, you can be sure that you will face a hack attempt at some point during your website’s lifespan. Continue reading –>
Why Website Security is Important for Your Business Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor Two years ago, Google announced that more than 50 million websites worldwide are infected with malicious code. Last year, there was a 212% increase in that number. What does that mean? It means your website has to protect itself. Did you know that another site can infect yours and make it vulnerable to attack? Continue reading –>
The Basics of Cybersecurity for Website Owners Updated on January 23, 2024 by InMotion Hosting Cybersecurity has been all over the news in recent years, and for good reason. With large companies like Equifax, Lyft, and Facebook getting hacked, millions of people have had their personal information compromised. Continue reading –>
Concerned of Being Hacked? – 10 Steps to Better Website Security Updated on January 23, 2024 by Guest Contributor The way things are today, being concerned of getting hacked is very sensible. When you consider the billions of websites Google has blocked due to malware and phishing, it’s an understandable concern. So how do you build up your website security to protect yourself? Continue reading –>
What To Do If Your Site Falls Victim to Ransomware Updated on June 11, 2025 by Christopher Eri Cyberattacks have been on the rise for some time. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, finding more and more clever ways to breach the security of both individuals and businesses. When a business suffers a ransomware attack, especially on their website, it can devastate the company and paralyze its operations. While the threat will always exist, a few practices can help reduce the risk of infection. If a site still falls victim to a ransomware attack, knowing how to recover quickly can mean the difference between getting back to business as usual or going bust. Continue reading –>
