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Important changes to SSL certificates on intranets: what you need to know

If you use SSL certificates on intranet sites with internal server names, they may not work from 1 November 2015. For companies with complex infrastructures, the change may be challenging but now is the time to start getting ready.

Knowledge is Power – Website Vulnerabilities

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This blog post is based on the ‘Knowledge is Power: Symantec Guide to Protecting your Website’ whitepaper which is free to download now.In 2012 Symantec performed more than 1,400 website vulnerability scans each day. More than half the webs…

The Power to Destroy: How Malware Works

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This blog post is based on the new Symantec Website Security Solutions free white paper, The Power to Destroy: How Malware Works which pulls together statistics from across Symantec’s global security network. The white paper is available in Frenc…

Small Businesses: The Shift in Website Threats

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Last year saw a shift in website threats, with more targeted attacks emerging that were aimed at small and medium businesses. While website security should always be at the forefront of any online business, a new Symantec infographic emphasises the imp…

Four eCommerce Must Haves for Holiday Success

The end of summer is near, and as many people head out on their final vacations, now is the time for eCommerce merchants to start getting ready for the holiday season ahead. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still a few months away, they will be here before you know it, with projections showing Read more…

Join @McAfeeSECURE for #eCommChat on 8/1 to Discuss Optimization Testing Best Practices (Part 2): Focus on Security

With the eCommerce industry reaching new heights, creating the best web experience possible for your site visitors is going to be even more crucial to success. Users expect much more than basic product photos and descriptions when it comes to online shopping, and with these increased expectations comes new responsibilities for merchants. Optimization testing can Read more…

Keeping Your Small Business Safe from Cyberattacks

Recently, a story ran in CNNMoney.com about the cyberattack experience of a small online retailer. Not only was their site victimized once, but twice in the span of four years. Over 1,000 dollars later, the owners were able to get back on their feet, but many other small businesses won’t be so lucky. Today, cyberattacks Read more…

Client Certificates vs. Server Certificates – What’s the Difference?

Mention PKI or ‘Client Certificates’ to many people and it may well conjure up images of businesses busily protecting and completing their customers’ online transactions, yet such certificates are to be found throughout our daily live…

Perceived vs. Actual Security – Get The Best of Both With Trustmarks

Sometimes you just get that feeling—whether it has to do with betting ‘all in’ during a game of Blackjack or visiting a sketchy website when shopping online—there’s definitely something to be said about listening to your intuition. With the number of data breaches and online scams on the rise, more and more shoppers are going Read more…

PCI Compliance Best Practices: 3 Areas to Focus On

With the PCI DSS 3.0 release only 6 months away, compliance should be on every merchant’s mind. Nevertheless, these regulations often come as an afterthought, especially for Level 3 and Level 4 businesses. As the number of online shoppers continues to grow, there are more and more opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. Increased vigilance on Read more…