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Can one hacked website lead to others being compromised on Shared Hosting?

Short answer: Yes – if you’re on traditional shared hosting, a hacked website on the same server can put yours at risk too. That’s a big reason why we don’t do shared hosting here at UltimateWB. 🔓 The Problem with … Continue reading

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Transitioning from a Hacked WordPress Site to UltimateWB: A Seamless Rebuild

If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a hacked WordPress website, you know how frustrating and nerve-wracking it can be. But there’s good news – at UltimateWB, we offer comprehensive web design packages that can help you … Continue reading

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What do I do if someone hacked my WordPress e-commerce site?

If you have a backup of your website before the hacking that you can use, you can restore your website with that – you will need to have a backup of your files and the database. If you don’t have … Continue reading

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Newest Mac Operating System has security hole: how to avoid getting hacked

If your Mac is using that latest Operating System (OS) version, Mac OS Sierra, your computer may be hackable due to a security flaw Apple is trying to resolve asap.  Security researchers disclosed the bug Tuesday that allows anyone from … Continue reading

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Joomla website keeps getting hacked? Do this.

There has been a rash of brute force login attacks on not only WordPress blogs and websites as discussed in the previous post, but also Joomla websites.  Of course we would say a great solution would be to switch to … Continue reading

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Why do WordPress websites and blogs get hacked so much?

The short answer? A system is only as strong as its weakest link. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use WordPress for any part of your website – it just means you need to use it carefully, correctly, and smartly (yes, … Continue reading

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WordPress website hacked? How to fix it…!

If your website isn’t displaying the way it should – for example the page header doesn’t display – and your WordPress blog prints out an error instead of displaying your awesome blog posts – and you haven’t changed anything –  it means your … Continue reading

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LinkedIn, eHarmony social networking sites hacked, passwords leaked, poor security

LinkedIn, a popular professional social networking website, and eHarmony, a paid subscription social networking dating site, both confirmed Wednesday their sites have been hacked.  The breach in the database security was found when the hacker(s) posted the list of 8 million … Continue reading

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The Louvre’s Password Was ‘Louvre’: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity

It sounds almost unbelievable, but it’s true: reports say that the password protecting the Louvre’s video surveillance system was simply “Louvre.” For one of the world’s most famous museums, home to irreplaceable masterpieces, this is more than a surprising headline … Continue reading

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Why Avoiding Third-Party Plugins Makes Your Website Faster, Safer, and Easier to Manage

Many website builders – like WordPress, Shopify, and Wix – rely heavily on third-party plugins to add features and functionality. While plugins can be useful, they often come with trade-offs in speed, security, and maintenance – challenges that can frustrate … Continue reading

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