Everybody knows that the Internet is home to a plethora of virtual creatures. But it’s not just cat videos, LOLCats and animated rodents that you need to worry about. It’s also home to what are called “zombie computers” — computers that have been hacked and used as unwitting proxies by cyber-attackers. These zombie computers are…
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The Pros and Cons of Self Hosting Your Website
The hosting of a website refers to where it is stored and how it can be accessed by visitors. There are two main types of website hosting: self-hosting and web-hosting. Each has their own pros and cons. Self-hosting (or on-premises software) refers to a process in which the software that operates your website is installed…
I Just Read “Hackers stole $13,103.91 from me. Learn from my mistakes.”
Could you imagine waking up to your checking or savings account being wiped out? How would you pay your bills? Rent and utilities will still be due. Just one mistake could lead down a long path of financial ruin. Take the advice of this article writer and lock your accounts up the right way. It…