{"id":2411,"date":"2021-06-15T05:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crazydomains.com\/learn\/bulletproofing-website-security-3\/"},"modified":"2022-10-18T23:30:38","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T15:30:38","slug":"enhance-website-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/enhance-website-security\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps to Enhance Your Website Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online security breaches\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drastically increased to 68% as of last year. With the pandemic at its peak in 2020, the rise of cyber threats rose as well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyberattacks are extremely dangerous and shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly. Without the right online security, it could lead right to your downfall.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t let your business suffer at the hands of cybercriminals. Here, we list down the biggest online security threats and how you can protect your business from them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Biggest Security Threats to Your Online Business<\/h2>\n<p>Many security threats exist online. And when you don\u2019t bulletproof your business as soon as possible, they could come hurtling towards you when you\u2019re least prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware of the most common online security threats that you\u2019re likely to face in the future.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106176475 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106176475 BCX0\">Phishing scams<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW106176475 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:332}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/phishing_scams.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/phishing_scams.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/phishing_scams-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/phishing_scams-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phishing \u2014 one of the most widely encountered security threats online \u2013 is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information from your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This scheme is usually done by sending a seemingly inconspicuous email to the potential victim requesting certain information. Since the email looks like it comes from a credible source, the recipient is tricked into providing the said information \u2014 which the attacker will then use for malicious purposes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173954873 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173954873 BCX0\">DDoS attacks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173954873 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:332}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DDoS_attacks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DDoS_attacks.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DDoS_attacks-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DDoS_attacks-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191113267 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191113267 BCX0\">A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to overwhelm your server or network with requests until the system cannot cope with the demand. This results in a denial-of-service to normal traffic \u2014 eventually bringing your website to a grinding halt and affecting business operations and revenue.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW191113267 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135281059 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135281059 BCX0\">Software vulnerabilities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW135281059 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:332}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/software_vulnerabilities.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/software_vulnerabilities.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/software_vulnerabilities-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/software_vulnerabilities-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85896442 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85896442 BCX0\">There\u2019s a reason why software companies come up with security updates for their products every now and then. Once cybercriminals discover vulnerabilities in your software, they use these to their advantage. If you don\u2019t keep your software up-to-date, your business may be put at a much greater risk than you think.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85896442 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW156370053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156370053 BCX0\">Password attacks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW156370053 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:332}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/password_attacks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/password_attacks.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/password_attacks-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/password_attacks-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\">Hackers use several ways to crack your passwords and gain access to your website or internal systems. An example is the \u201cbrute force\u201d method \u2014 which involves using a computer program to generate potential passwords. Using\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\">password generators<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\">, hackers will start with the most commonly used passwords (<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW94693879 BCX0\">e.g.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94693879 BCX0\">\u00a0Password123) until they crack the right ones and finally breach your system.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94693879 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW115470207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115470207 BCX0\">\u00a0Malicious software<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW115470207 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:332}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/malicious_software.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/malicious_software.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/malicious_software-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/malicious_software-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\">Malware is used to weaken security measures in place. It may come in the form of viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. If you run an ecommerce website, your risk is higher. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\">Malware is one of the most<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217225654 BCX0\">effective ways for hackers to obtain your customers\u2019 sensitive data.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217225654 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10 Steps to Improve Your Website Security<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197405824 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197405824 BCX0\">Now, it\u2019s time to take action. Here are 10 simple website security changes you can do to get started:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW197405824 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/cloud-backup\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=enhance-website-security&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW181003045\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW181003045\">Backup your website<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1_back_up_your_website.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1_back_up_your_website.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1_back_up_your_website-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1_back_up_your_website-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before going into the nitty-gritty of website security, the most important first step to make is to back up your website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having a copy of your entire website \u2014 including all its contents \u2014 will keep your business up and running in no time in case of a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cyber<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">attack<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. When you\u2019re running a business, any downtime can result in a decrease in profit and credibility. You know what they say: It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW135217909\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW135217909\">Install a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2_install_a_secure_socket_layers_SSL_certificates.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2_install_a_secure_socket_layers_SSL_certificates.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2_install_a_secure_socket_layers_SSL_certificates-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2_install_a_secure_socket_layers_SSL_certificates-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW57028798\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW57028798\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/ssl-certificates\/\">SSL certification<\/a> protect sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. All of these data are encrypted preventing hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/ssl-certificates\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=enhance-website-security&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SSL-2.png\" alt=\"Banner Image (SSL Certificate)\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SSL-2.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SSL-2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SSL-2-400x135.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW157789825\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW157789825\">Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/3_update_your_software.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/3_update_your_software.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/3_update_your_software-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/3_update_your_software-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Installing software updates as soon as they are released reduces the chance of software vulnerabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you haven\u2019t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you\u2019re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW205039182\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW205039182\">Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4_make_password_security_a_priority.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4_make_password_security_a_priority.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4_make_password_security_a_priority-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4_make_password_security_a_priority-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20003296 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20003296 BCX0\">Strong passwords aren\u2019t foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it\u2019s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW20003296 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114947113 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114947113 BCX0\">Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/5_protect_your_website_using_firewalls.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/5_protect_your_website_using_firewalls.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/5_protect_your_website_using_firewalls-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/5_protect_your_website_using_firewalls-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50682841 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50682841 BCX0\">Installing a firewall takes your website protection up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can penetrate your site.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50682841 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96798781 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96798781 BCX0\">Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/6_keep_hold_of_unwanted_domain_names.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/6_keep_hold_of_unwanted_domain_names.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/6_keep_hold_of_unwanted_domain_names-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/6_keep_hold_of_unwanted_domain_names-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don\u2019t just discard the old one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW135531628\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW135531628\">Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7_educate_your_employees.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7_educate_your_employees.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7_educate_your_employees-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7_educate_your_employees-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW198183244\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW198183244\">Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8_make_sure_you_have_email_protection.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8_make_sure_you_have_email_protection.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8_make_sure_you_have_email_protection-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8_make_sure_you_have_email_protection-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email Protection provides anti-spam and anti-virus services \u2014 meaning your emails are filtered before the bad ones can get to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RECOMMENDED:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/web-hosting-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">9 Facts You Need to Consider Before Getting Web Hosting<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW97635397\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW97635397\">Get a reliable web hosting<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9_get_a_reliable_web_hosting.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9_get_a_reliable_web_hosting.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9_get_a_reliable_web_hosting-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/9_get_a_reliable_web_hosting-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your website security by getting a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=enhance-website-security&amp;utm_content=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reliable web hosting provider<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that offers more than just a hosting service.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good web hosting provider keeps your website in secure servers and protects it from malicious online threats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW91167486\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91167486\">Work with security experts<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_work_with_security_experts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_work_with_security_experts.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_work_with_security_experts-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10_work_with_security_experts-480x185.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybercriminals aren\u2019t going to wait until your website is well protected. Find experts that can help you protect your business from online threats before it\u2019s too late.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These pros can help\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">minimise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website vulnerabilities, perform a full security audit, and educate the rest of your staff about cyber-attacks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secure your website before it\u2019s too late!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyber<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">attacks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and it\u2019s important to take all the precautions ahead of time. One of the most common mistakes most business owners do is to wait for something to happen before they take action. With that mindset, it could cost you your busines<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortify your site with the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best website security\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tools\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and say \u201cadios!\u201d to pesky and nosy hackers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/website-protection\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=enhance-website-security&amp;utm_content=banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Site-Protection.jpg\" alt=\"Banner Image (Site Protection)\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Site-Protection.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Site-Protection-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Site-Protection-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online security breaches\u00a0have\u00a0drastically increased to 68% as of last year. With the pandemic at its peak in 2020, the rise of cyber threats rose as well.\u00a0\u00a0 Cyberattacks are extremely dangerous and shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly. Without the right online security, it could lead right to your downfall.\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t let your business suffer at the hands [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1245],"tags":[1577],"coauthors":[1110],"class_list":["post-2411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-website","tag-security"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Steps to Enhance Your Website Security - Crazy Domains Learn<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.uk\/learn\/enhance-website-security\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Steps to Enhance Your Website Security - Crazy Domains Learn\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Online security breaches\u00a0have\u00a0drastically increased to 68% as of last year. 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