If you use the Jetpack WordPress plugin, update it now

Yesterday a critical security update (7.9.1) was released for Jetpack. Although there are no known exploits for the vulnerability that was patched, it is only a matter of time before someone tries. If netfishes manages your site, it has already been updated. For more info https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/millions-of-sites-exposed-by-flaw-in-jetpack-wordpress-plugin/

What is an SSL & why do you need it?

What is an ssl certificate? Stands for Secure Sockets Layer Digital Certificate that encrypts data Authenticates the identity of a website Standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. Why should you care about this? A site using an SSL establishes an encrypted & secure link between a […]

Attempted Scam, Simpledomainhost.com? It sure feels like it.

Business owners beware! Recently a client of ours, all details redacted for privacy, handed me what appeared to be a very official looking invoice from Simple Domain Host of Miami, FL. As their network admin, I knew instantly it wasn’t real BUT I’d say it is safe to say that someone somewhere is falling for […]

Google to consider ranking sites by mobile friendliness

google announced this week, they were going to begin tagging sites based on their mobile friendliness.   with the the ever-growing use of the the mobile device for surfing the web, the “masters of the google-verse” believe these portals should be better served. here is a little snippet of what they have to say about that;

Free Stock Photo Sources

Looking for free stock photos? this can be a hassle so we put together a list of a few resources that might help.  enjoy!

Heartbleed Security Vulnerability Endangers User Data on the Internet

A serious security vulnerability in the OpenSSL software library is putting user’s information at risk across the internet.  OpenSSL is used within many common web technologies like Apache, nginx , common email and chat services, and much of the technology that allows us to communicate securely on the internet.  Popular email services like Yahoo and dating […]

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