Posts Tagged ‘malware’
Why every website needs a 50,000 mile checkup
Hey, if WordPress is so great why do so many web developers offer maintenance plans? Is WordPress really that insecure? Fragile? Hackable? No! A well-built WordPress site on a good hosting plan is surprisingly secure. So… why should you still get a good WordPress maintenance plan? Here’s how I explain things to my clients: WordPress…
Read MoreBut what if the malware is on your browser not your website?
Here at RealBasics we care a lot about keeping websites secure and sustainable. But occasionally a client will say there’s something funny going on. For instance that their website is showing advertisements or popups — something we never build into client’s business websites.* This occasionally happens to computer security researcher Dr. Neil Krawetz, who did…
Read MoreThe Feds just cracked down on a major “Tech Support” scam
You know those alarming “your computer is infected” popups you get when you visit seemingly un-related websites? The folks at Consumer Report’s Consumerist blog have some good news for inexperienced internet users Here’s a good rule of thumb: if a window pops up on your computer alerting you that your device has been compromised by…
Read MoreAbracadabra Printing — Site Rescue
The folks at Abracadabra Printing have decades of experience and do meticulous work. In addition to top-notch printing, they offer a truly incredible array of promotional products — imagine your brand printed, engraved, or stitched into just about anything from a tiny decal to water bottles, sports jerseys, banners, or, for a successful after-IPO party,…
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