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World Backup Day & Host Dada: Why Backups and Security Should Never Be Add-Ons

Every year on World Backup Day, there’s a global push to get people thinking about something most ignore: What would happen if your website disappeared today? It’s a simple question — but for most businesses, the answer is uncomfortable. And it’s exactly why I’ve built Host Dada the way I have. Because backups and security shouldn’t be optional extras. They should be part of the foundation.

31 Mar 20263 min read

SecurityBusiness Continuity

Microsoft's URL Detonation Reputation Filtering: A Double-Edged Sword for Email Security

Microsoft's URL Detonation Reputation filtering, a component of their email security system, has recently been causing significant issues for many organisations and individuals.

7 Jan 20253 min read

SecurityNews

UK's Battle Against the Surge in Cyber Threats in 2024

Throughout 2024, the United Kingdom has been grappling with an unprecedented wave of IT hacking that has targeted a broad spectrum of institutions, including universities, schools, healthcare organisations, and financial institutions.

20 Apr 20243 min read

SecurityBusiness Continuity

Critical Security Flaw Exposed in Popular WordPress Plugin Affects Over 900K Sites: Urgent Update Recommended

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in the Website Builder by SeedProd, a popular WordPress plugin with over 900,000 installations. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-1072, is rated 8.2 out of 10 on the severity scale according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), indicating a high pote…

3 Feb 20242 min read

SecurityEmail

Gmail and Yahoo's DKIM Requirements for 2024: What You Need to Know

As we move into 2024, all business email users must be aware of Gmail and Yahoo's new email authentication requirements.

26 Jan 20243 min read

Domain NamesSecurity

Does Your Domain Name Truly Belong to You?

Many businesses entrust the task of domain registration to freelance designers. Typically, these designers register the domain through popular registrars like GoDaddy or 123 Reg, using their personal information and their credit card for payment. It's a standard practice, often done for the sake of simplicity and conve…

8 Jan 20244 min read

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