Web Security Archives | SSL Certificates + Malware Detection

What are VPNs used for?

by Janice Garman | May 3, 2021 | VPN, Web Security | 0 |

Not sure if you might need the extra layer of security that comes with a VPN? These features might change your mind.

Why you shouldn’t use a free VPN

by Janice Garman | Apr 26, 2021 | VPN, Web Security, Website Security | 0 |

While VPNs provide an extra layer of security, find out why free VPNs are not good news for your business data.

How to choose: Shared web hosting vs dedicated server hosting

by Janice Garman | Apr 20, 2021 | Dedicated Server, Web Hosting, Web Security | 0 |

We break down the difference between shared hosting and dedicated server hosting in South Africa.

How Secure is Incognito Browsing

by Tara Abrahams | Feb 1, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

All major web browsers have an incognito or private browsing option. For the most part, incognito...

Heap Overflow Vulnerability Detected in Sudo

by Tara Abrahams | Feb 1, 2021 | Web Security | 0 |

Are you a Linux user? A vulnerability has been detected on a common used package...

Older Android Versions Will Block Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificates In 2021

by Tara Abrahams | Nov 11, 2020 | SSL Certificates, Web Security | 0 |

The free open and automated certificate authority, Lets Encrypt, has issued a warning for android users; 220 million websites will get flagged as not secure for Android users who utilize the software versions that came before 7.1.1. The alert comes from the senior staff technologist and lead developer at Lets Encrypt, Jacob Hoffman-Andrews.

Black Friday Scams: Tips To Protect Yourself From Black Friday Scams

by Tara Abrahams | Oct 27, 2020 | Black Friday, Web Security | 0 |

Online shopping security is of the utmost importance and on the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, extreme caution should be at the forefront of the consumers’ minds. According to the South African Banking and Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), consumers should be wary of scams leading up to Black Friday.