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Category: Website Security

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20Feb

The Importance Of Website Maintenance

Website maintenance is as important for a website as is the upkeep of a physical property. Just like a house and garden can deteriorate over time if unattended, and lose value without the proper care, a website can become outdated, slow, insecure, and vulnerable to errors ­– all of which are damaging to a brand. The maintenance of your website involves regular updates, backups, security monitoring, link checks, improvements, etc. Tasks like these should form part of a company’s daily, weekly and monthly priority lists and be actioned without fail. Luckily, backed by the best in WordPress Hosting or Web Hosting, this race can be halfway won. Read on as we look at the importance of website care, and share the top 10 actions […]

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02Oct

Email Phishing: How To Protect Yourself From A Scam

Globally, cybercrime is at an all-time high. Here, in SA, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) 2024 fraud statistics reported that fraud incidents have increased by 32% over the past year. Did you know that a large number of successful Fraud Attacks start with a Phishing Message? Cybercriminals tend to imitate well-known, reputable companies in phishing scams because it increases the chances of their fraudulent messages being “trusted” and opened. Recently, Domains.co.za has been made aware of numerous email phishing attacks pretending to be us. Rest assured that we will never ask you to update your banking or credit card details through unsolicited emails or messages. The best way to protect yourself online […]

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29Apr

SSL Certificate Meaning Unpacked: What Is It and Which Type Is Best for Your Website?

Your website offers you direct access to customers and potential customers around the world. Website security is therefore fundamental. One of the first steps to securing your website is through an SSL Certificate. The SSL Certificate meaning is that it provides a layer of security that encrypts communication between a website and its visitors. In this comprehensive guide, we unpack everything you need to know about SSLs. We explore the benefits of owning one, look at the various types, and help you determine which one is the perfect fit for your business website. Table of Contents Understanding SSL Certificate Meaning
What is an SSL Certificate?
7 Benefits of owning an SSL Certificate
Types of SSL Certificates and Their Mea […]

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31Oct

4 Effortless Ways to Stay Safe Online

Keeping safe and secure online is important for both businesses and individuals alike. With the rise of AI-powered hacking attacks, the task is becoming incredibly daunting.   Nonetheless, it is easy to boost your and your clients’ online security. In this article we share the top four basic action steps you can take to ensure you are keeping your safety online on track.   Table of Contents: Enable multi-factor authentication. Use strong passwords and a password manager. Update software the moment an update or patch becomes available. Stay on high alert for phishing attempts and report them.     1. Enable multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication (MTA) adds another layer of protection by requiring fu […]

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18Oct

How to Enhance Cybersecurity and Build Digital Trust in your Business

The digital transformation of businesses means better insights, improved efficiency, fewer errors, and opportunities such as eCommerce and remote work. All this progress also means companies need to prioritise cybersecurity and build digital trust. Why is this important? Because recent research indicates that the South African economy loses R2.2-billion per year at the hands of cyber criminals. According to forensic experts, the country is also on the brink of becoming the cybercrime capital of Africa, News 24 reports. A sluggish approach to data protection is therefore detrimental to any company’s digital efforts. In this article we explore the top three strategies businesses need to employ to build digital trust inte […]

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01Jun

Four Cybercrime Trends that every South African must be aware of

Cybercrime is making headlines again after the recent TransUnion data breach affected 3-million consumers and 600 000 businesses. Not all cybercrimes make the news however, which means the truth about what’s really happening is actually a far bigger problem.   According to Mimecast’s “State of Email Security”, they report that 92% of South African businesses have experienced some form of  impersonation fraud, or Business Email Compromise, over the past year.   As hybrid and remote working conditions are on the rise, companies’ IT & Security teams need to question all protocols that are in place and train employees continuously. The introduction of Government’s Cybercrimes Act and P […]

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08Sep

SPAM ALERT — South Africa is under attack

Over the course of the past few weeks, Domains.co.za has seen a dramatic increase in SPAM attacks on our servers. Internationally, many other hosting companies have reported the same problem. Fortunately, due to our multi-pronged, proactive approach with regards to malicious emails, we have been able to detect this surge early on and have implemented mitigation for it.   What does this mean for you? Don’t panic! A SPAM attack means you’ll perhaps see more emails in your SPAM folder and experience a slight time delay when sending or receiving mails. Malicious emails can only deploy a virus onto your computer after an action has been taken from your side. That is why it is so critical to remain vigilant when op […]

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06Jul

How to Protect your Website and Personal Info from Cyber Security Risks

Digital transformation can help to improve, automate and streamline the way we do business. Amongst many other realisations,the current pandemic has highlighted just how reliant humans are on the internet. However, without following the correct security protocols, the cyber security risks associated with being “connected” could become catastrophic. In adopting change, we must accept and address the risks, first. This can be done by prioritising online safety on the monthly agenda and proactively implement encryption and protection strategies as a matter of urgency. The latest survey conducted by Citrix showed that 74% of South African business owners are ready to invest more in data security. Here are our Top 3 online safety […]

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16Jul

Google Chrome 68 to Mark all Sites that aren’t HTTPS as “Not Secure” in July

In light of the rise in cyber hacking worldwide and the recent GDPR laws for the EU, many search engines have shown their commitment to website security and privacy by rolling out additional security features. At Google, one of these are the soon to launch Google Chrome 68, which will mark all sites that aren’t encrypted as “Not Secure”. It has therefore become essential for business websites to install an SSL Certificate as soon as possible in order to avoid it. In February, Chrome Security Product Manager, Emily Schechter wrote in a Google blog post: “For the past several years, we’ve moved toward a more secure web by strongly advocating that sites adopt HTTPS encryption. And within the last ye […]

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