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Even if you do not intend to go to any potentially…Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/why-do-i-need-to-secure-my-website/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/why-do-i-need-to-secure-my-website/When people start to ask why they should invest in website security, it is usually because they have never experienced a website emergency. When your…Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-importance-of-website-security/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-importance-of-website-security/Website hacking isn’t rare, and it’s not something that you should look at as an isolated incidence should it effect your web page. Hacking is an…Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-check-your-website-security/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-check-your-website-security/Maintaining a secure website is more important now than ever before. There are hackers, viruses, Trojans, and other types of malware lurking at every…Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-manage-wordpress-security/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-manage-wordpress-security/If you’re not familiar with security threats on the internet, you may assume that using a well-known program like WordPress will keep you safe from…Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-trojan/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-from-a-trojan/The name of the Trojan horse computer virus gives you a pretty good clue as to how this particular threat works. Just like the fabled Trojan horse, this…Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-remove-malware/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/how-to-remove-malware/The term malware refers to any type of malicious software that may infect your computer. It’s important to be aware of the threats posed by malware so you…Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/malware-removal-for-safer-surfing/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/malware-removal-for-safer-surfing/In this age where almost everything we do has some connection to the internet, from personal banking and investing, to shopping and information gathering…Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-to-do-if-your-site-is-hacked/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-to-do-if-your-site-is-hacked/It can happen to anyone at any time. You’re going along thinking that everything is well and good on your website, when suddenly you notice some strange…Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/safe-surfing-on-secure-sites/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/safe-surfing-on-secure-sites/There are website tools today that allow even the least technologically savvy person to get a site up and running in no time at all, making the world wide…Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/secure-wordpress-use-for-unlimited-website-potential/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/secure-wordpress-use-for-unlimited-website-potential/Wordpress is free web software that enables users to create their own website or blog for whatever purpose they have in mind and get it out there in the…Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/understanding-the-trojan-horse-threat/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/understanding-the-trojan-horse-threat/With so many threats to internet security<http://www.blogdash.com/fullprofile/?claimcode=cb1d813f30bb2263a29cd57226748ce5 and ways for unscrupulous…Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/your-key-to-thwarting-website-hackers/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/your-key-to-thwarting-website-hackers/With so many resources available to help people design their own websites, there has been an explosion in website development on the internet. Not only is…Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/keeping-your-website-investment-safe/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/keeping-your-website-investment-safe/Because of how integrated the internet is into everything we do on a daily basis as a society, from shopping, researching information, entertainment and…Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/stopping-hackers-in-their-tracks/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/stopping-hackers-in-their-tracks/If you are the owner and creator of a website it’s logical to assume that you want that site to be active, provide useful content and be secure, not only…Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-basics-of-internet-security/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-basics-of-internet-security/If you use the internet, security is something that you need to know about. 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Even people who grew up without personal computers, an alarmingly…Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/wordpress-security-issues-to-be-aware-of/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/wordpress-security-issues-to-be-aware-of/If you currently have a WordPress blog in operation and are using it for entertainment or informational purposes, there are a number of security issues…Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-are-trojan-horses-and-how-do-they-compare-to-viruses-and-worms/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-are-trojan-horses-and-how-do-they-compare-to-viruses-and-worms/A Trojan Horse, or Trojan for short, is any type of malicious software (malware) that disguises itself as a helpful program or legitimate file but whose trMon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-steps-involved-in-effective-malware-removal/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-steps-involved-in-effective-malware-removal/Malware malicious software is primarily comprised of Trojans, viruses, and worms, all of which infect your computer and can critically damage your…Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-best-malware-removal-tools-available-on-the-market-today/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-best-malware-removal-tools-available-on-the-market-today/The benefit of using the best malware removal tools is that they can identify any malicious software, or malware as it is more commonly referred to, that…Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/effective-wordpress-security/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/effective-wordpress-security/The internet has provided millions of individuals worldwide with an abundance of benefits that help us in our everyday lives. 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The occurrence of continual…Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/a-basic-introduction-to-understanding-malware-and-preventing-it/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/a-basic-introduction-to-understanding-malware-and-preventing-it/Whenever you log on to the internet and start surfing, the risk of experiencing a malware infection increases exponentially. Five years ago, Symantec…Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/from-greek-mythology-to-computer-technology-the-trojan-horse-still-wreaks-havoc/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/from-greek-mythology-to-computer-technology-the-trojan-horse-still-wreaks-havoc/Most of us remember the legend of the Trojan horse in Greek mythology, the handcrafted and hollowed-out horse that housed hundreds of soldiers. As the…Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-primary-reasons-for-performing-website-security-checks/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-primary-reasons-for-performing-website-security-checks/With the advent of the internet nearly 20 years ago, the scope of eCommerce or business websites has increased, making the purchase and sale of products…Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/recommendations-for-securing-your-wordpress-blogs/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/recommendations-for-securing-your-wordpress-blogs/As with numerous internet blogging and website platforms, there are certain security issues and vulnerabilities that you may have to deal with in the…Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/my-site-got-hacked-what-do-i-do/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/my-site-got-hacked-what-do-i-do/The first thing that any website owner needs to remember when his website is hacked is that panic is not going to help. Internet viruses and malware move…Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/dont-cut-corners-when-utilizing-a-website-scanning-service/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/dont-cut-corners-when-utilizing-a-website-scanning-service/We have all seen the commercials on television that advertise services that can scan a computer and remove all of the viruses. One of the things that came…Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-you-can-lose-if-your-website-is-hacked/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/what-you-can-lose-if-your-website-is-hacked/Website security is something that every website owner should be concerned with at all times. The rapid rate at which viruses and malware is being…Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/some-tips-on-malware-removal/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/some-tips-on-malware-removal/WordPress security became a big deal a few years ago when blogs and websites utilizing the WordPress templates were getting hacked. The new line of WordPreFri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/why-it-is-important-to-take-internet-security-seriously/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/why-it-is-important-to-take-internet-security-seriously/Whether you are an individual utilizing a high-speed Internet connection or a company looking to protect its Internet server; it is extremely important toTue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-many-disguises-of-the-malware-trojan/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-many-disguises-of-the-malware-trojan/The term "malware" and "Trojan" are used interchangeably among website security experts. The Trojan got its name because it is a virus or piece of malwareFri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-security-essentials-to-protecting-your-website/https://mysitegothacked.com.au/blog/the-security-essentials-to-protecting-your-website/A secure website is essential to the success of any company. 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