Online transactions have definitely added to the ease of doing business. But with this ease comes the responsibility of security. E-commerce stores running with Prestashop contain a lot of sensitive info. This includes the user's credit card details. Therefore this data makes it a ripe target for attackers. Prestashop credit card hijack is one rise because of the popularity of…
The browser is a medium to connect to the online world. In recent times, we have seen huge browsers. Possibilites of cyber attackes are going on increasing day-by-day due to which user's personal information like passwords are being stolen. Online hackers are trying to find even smallest loop holes to penetrate to user’s network and steal their data and credentials.…
WordPress is a great example of how open source software can fuel content creation. As a project of open source community, it uses MySQL for its database management. It seamlessly works in the background managing all the data. MySQL is a robust DBMS. It works great with Apache web server, PHP, and Linux operating system etc too. However, a WordPress SQL…
WordPress is a democratic revolution when it comes to creating and hosting content. This has led to a massive upsurge in its popularity. According to the official WordPress website, it powers around 32% of internet sites. However, at times various WP sites are compromised due to attacks like the wp-config.php hack. Nevertheless, the popularity of WordPress is because of it's…
Importance of a Joomla Firewall & Antivirus Multiple vulnerabilities have been exposed in Joomla this year. If left unpatched it makes multiple Joomla installations vulnerable around the globe. In the years to come, many more will be exposed. This is just how the cybersecurity world works. However, it doesn't imply that certain protection measure cannot be taken. The best defense…
Magento is quite popular among the business community. This can be traced back to its open source origins. Magento was aimed towards easing the process of managing and creating a store. Being open source it uses MySql or MariaDB for data storage and management. On daily basis hear news of Credit card theft scam, Cryptojacking and SEO spam. Magento security audit…
Social media is a validation of the term 'global village'. Much like nodes in a distributed network, social network gives a validation to the content. The more shares it has the more likely people are to believe it. Websites, therefore, felt the need to keep up with the times. So what better platform to count the social relevance of content…
What is WordPress Backdoor? Thousands of WordPress sites are infected every year and the number is increasing. These hacked websites are then used to spread fraud and spam. Often the owners and developers may be unaware about the infection. The infection may be persistent or not. Thus, a WordPress backdoor helps to maintain that persistence. A Wordpress backdoor is the…
Prestashop Security Issues In the ever-thriving business of online retail, Prestashop is a competitive contender in the global retail e-commerce Software Market. While this industry has been largely dominated by big players like Magento, Opencart, and Shopify. Prestashop is rising up the ranks and is being accepted as a reliable alternative for setting up online retail businesses. An immensely feature-rich, free, open-source…
Joomla Hacked? These Joomla Vulnerabilities Could be the Reason Joomla is a CMS in the long list of free software. This free CMS has been helping to build and maintain robust websites. There has been a long-standing debate about which CMS is the best, Wordpress or Joomla. However, Joomla outperforms the rival in flexibility and security. Moreover, it powers some of…
