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I Scanned 120 Websites: Most Were Less Secure Than Their Owners Thought
Security Research

I Scanned 120 Websites: Most Were Less Secure Than Their Owners Thought

Real research on small business website security. 68% of sites failed basic security checks, 42% exposed sensitive server info, and 23% had TLS issues. Here's what I found.

January 20262 min read
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10 Essential Website Security Tips for Small Business Owners
Security Basics

10 Essential Website Security Tips for Small Business Owners

Learn the fundamental security practices every business owner needs to know. Protect your website from hackers without technical expertise—start with these 10 essential tips.

Security Guide12 min read
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The Equifax Data Breach: How 147 Million Americans Were Exposed
Major Breaches

The Equifax Data Breach: How 147 Million Americans Were Exposed

In 2017, Equifax suffered one of the largest data breaches in history. Learn what happened, how it could have been prevented, and key security lessons for businesses.

September 20178 min read
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Yahoo Data Breach: The Largest Hack in History
Major Breaches

Yahoo Data Breach: The Largest Hack in History

All 3 billion Yahoo accounts were compromised in 2013, but the breach wasn't discovered until 2016. Learn how outdated encryption and poor monitoring led to the largest breach ever.

August 20139 min read
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Target's $292 Million Holiday Nightmare
Retail Security

Target's $292 Million Holiday Nightmare

Target's 2013 data breach exposed 40 million credit cards during the holiday shopping season. Learn how an HVAC vendor became the entry point for one of retail's biggest hacks.

November 20137 min read
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Colonial Pipeline: When Ransomware Shut Down America's Fuel
Critical Infrastructure

Colonial Pipeline: When Ransomware Shut Down America's Fuel

In May 2021, a single compromised password led to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and East Coast fuel shortages. Learn about ransomware protection and the real-world impact of cyberattacks.

May 20218 min read
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Log4Shell: The Security Flaw That Shook the Internet
Vulnerabilities

Log4Shell: The Security Flaw That Shook the Internet

The Log4j vulnerability (Log4Shell) discovered in December 2021 affected millions of servers worldwide. Understand why this was called one of the worst security flaws ever found.

December 202110 min read
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WannaCry Ransomware Attack: The Global Cyber Pandemic
Ransomware

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: The Global Cyber Pandemic

The WannaCry ransomware attack affected over 200,000 computers across 150 countries in May 2017. Discover how this attack exploited outdated systems and what it means for your business.

May 20177 min read
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NotPetya: The Most Devastating Cyberattack in History
Cyberwarfare

NotPetya: The Most Devastating Cyberattack in History

NotPetya disguised itself as ransomware but was actually a destructive cyberweapon. The 2017 attack caused $10 billion in damages, crippling global shipping and manufacturing.

June 201711 min read
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Capital One Cloud Breach: When Misconfiguration Cost $270 Million
Cloud Security

Capital One Cloud Breach: When Misconfiguration Cost $270 Million

In 2019, a former AWS employee exploited a firewall misconfiguration to steal 100 million Capital One customer records. Learn about cloud security risks and configuration best practices.

March 20199 min read
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SolarWinds Hack: The Most Sophisticated Supply Chain Attack Ever
Supply Chain

SolarWinds Hack: The Most Sophisticated Supply Chain Attack Ever

In 2020, hackers compromised SolarWinds software updates, affecting thousands of organizations including government agencies. Learn about supply chain security vulnerabilities.

December 202010 min read
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