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Security & Privacy

Web security and development blog posts, explainers and guides to protecting your security and staying safe online.

Latest November 2024

Simple steps to protect your privacy online

In today’s digital world, protecting your privacy online has become essential. With personal data constantly being shared, stored, and potentially accessed by unauthorised parties, safeguarding your privacy can help you stay secure. Here are some straightforward steps to help you maintain your privacy...

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November 2024

Web application security testing

With the increasing dependency on web applications in daily operations, securing these applications is paramount to safeguarding data and protecting against breaches. This blog post...

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October 2024

Cookieless website tracking and analytics

Cookieless website tracking is a method of collecting analytics data and monitoring website behaviour without the need for traditional browser cookies. Traditionally, cookies have been...

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March 2024

PHP Security in 2024: navigating the evolving landscape

As PHP continues to evolve, so do the threats that target its vulnerabilities. Ensuring robust PHP security practices is paramount to safeguarding sensitive data and...

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July 2023

How to secure WordPress in 2023?

Securing a WordPress website involves a combination of practices, including using secure hosting configurations, regularly updating WordPress and its plugins/themes, and implementing strong security measures....

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February 2022

ProtonMail secure email

ProtonMail is an encrypted email service that takes a radically different approach to email security. In 2014 the Swiss company ProtonMail became the first email...

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Archived Posts

These posts were posted before 2021, they will not have been updated and the information provided may be out of date. Extra care should be taken with any code provided.