Security
How to Disable XML-RPC in WordPress (Without Breaking a Sweat)
If you’ve ever peeked under the hood of your WordPress site, you might’ve come across something called xmlrpc.php. Sounds techy, right? It’s one of those behind-the-scenes features that most site owners never think about, until it starts causing trouble. At Earth Girl Hosting, we help folks run secure, speedy websites every day, whether they’re blogging…
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What Are the Different Types of DDoS Attacks? A Hosting Expert’s Guide
If your website suddenly slows to a crawl or goes completely offline while your server sounds like it’s gasping for air, you might be under a DDoS attack. These attacks aren’t just for big corporations. Small businesses, blogs, and hosting companies get hit too, on a daily basis. Sometimes it’s random, sometimes it’s targeted, and…
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🔐 Fortify Your Fortress: A Friendly Guide to Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication in WordPress
These days, a simple password is about as effective as a “Keep Out” sign on a pirate’s treasure chest (okay, that may be taking it too far, but hear us out). If you’re serious about securing your WordPress site, it’s time to upgrade your defenses with multi-factor authentication (MFA), and its better-known cousin, two-factor authentication…
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What’s the Difference Between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP
When it comes to editing or developing a website, web app, or software in general, knowing how to use and using secure and efficient file transfer protocols is crucial. Understanding the differences between FTP (File Transfer Protocol), FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure), and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) can have an impact on your decision-making…
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5 Top WordPress Security Plugins to Keep Your Site Safe
Safeguarding your WordPress website is vital to ward off potential cyber threats. With the increasing reliance on online presence for businesses and personal projects, ensuring the security of your website has never been more critical. Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new tactics, targeting vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt services, and damage reputations. Therefore, taking…
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SSL Certificates Simplified: 8 Things You Should Know
While browsing the web, you have likely noticed the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar. Alternatively, you may have encountered error messages that prevent you from accessing certain web pages due to an insecure connection. These situations occur when the website you are trying to visit does not have an SSL certificate. But what…
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The 5 Best Security Plugins for WordPress in 2023
While built-in WordPress security is said to be adequate, it is still essential for website owners to consider additional security measures. WordPress is a very popular platform today, and hackers are well aware of its potential vulnerabilities, enabling infiltration from unexpected angles. Unfortunately, this popularity comes with drawbacks as potential attackers can easily identify common…
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7 Reasons to Keep Your Website Up to Date
Regularly updating your website is a pivotal part of running an online business. When you keep your website’s content, design, and software updated, visitors find your site more trustworthy. As a result, they are more likely to purchase from your website. However, many businesses neglect this part. They don’t often realize that in today’s competitive…
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8 Tips for Personal and Business Cyber Security
The importance of cyber-security has never been more pronounced than it is in today’s data-driven world. The more time we spend online, the more we create and share our personal details and other data. If the wrong hands end up getting access to this data, it could jeopardize your financial and other crucial personal information.…
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Stop Spam in my cPanel Email
We’ve Got You! Earth Girl Hosting enables this feature by default. If you’re with us, you’re covered! Putting an end to unwanted email in your cPanel email account is a click away with Apache Spam Assassin. Here’s how: First, log into your cPanel account (https://mysite.com/cpanel) Once there, you can search for “Spam Filters” using the…
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