security Archives - Webnames Blog Domains, Hosting, SSL and Ideas for businesses to succeed online Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:22:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Dark Side of Domains: Unveiling the Perils of TLD Abuse https://blog.webnames.ca/the-dark-side-of-domains-unveiling-the-menace-of-tld-abuse/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:30:43 +0000 https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=20634

The internet is an incredible tool that has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and live. However, like any powerful tool, it can also be used for harm. One of the ways that malicious actors can exploit the internet is through the abuse of top-level domains or TLDs. These TLDs are the highest level in…

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]]> SSL 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Website Security https://blog.webnames.ca/ssl-101-a-beginners-guide-to-understanding-website-security/ Tue, 23 May 2023 18:33:49 +0000 https://blog.webnames.ca/?p=20603 SSL Blog Header Image

If you have a website, you probably know that you need an SSL certificate to secure it. (If you’re not sure why every website needs an SSL certificate, learn more about the benefits here.) But do you know what an SSL certificate is and how it works? And more importantly, do you know how to…

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]]> The Growing Threat of Domain Hijacking (and How to Protect Against It) https://blog.webnames.ca/domain-hijacking-protect-brand/ Thu, 26 May 2016 18:06:52 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/?p=14515 Domain hijacking seems like a foreign concept to most but it is a very real threat. While it doesn’t gain as much attention as spam or malware, domain hijacking is equally as disruptive to businesses and organizations. In most cases, these disruptions are temporary but they can produce lingering fallout on brands. Whenever domain hijacking occurs, hackers…

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]]> New AirSync Add-on Ensures your Email is always in sync! https://blog.webnames.ca/airsync-add-on-ensures-your-email-is-always-in-sync/ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:25:48 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/07/airsync-add-on-ensures-your-e/ Back in June, Webnames.ca launched some upgrades to our Canadian Hosted Business Email Plans, and they’ve just gotten even better! Introducing AirSync AirSync is a brand new add-on to our two new email plans.  AirSync allows you to sync your iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device with your, Calendars and Contacts and will allow push…

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]]> Phone call security scam warning https://blog.webnames.ca/phone-call-security-scam-warni/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:32:14 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/07/phone-call-security-scam-warni/ Attention to all Internet users, a new scam is running around, using the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (CIRA) name. The targets have been mainly .CA domain holders, but those with other domains should also be aware. The scam begins with a phone call, allegedly from CIRA. The caller will then ask for your computer’s information…

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]]> Another reason why your email & website should be hosted in Canada https://blog.webnames.ca/why-your-email-should-be-hosted-in-canada/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:20 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/06/another-reason-why-your-email/ PRISM sounds like an acronym from the cold war.  I think about Get Smart or Man from UNCLE; secret handshakes and the dome of silence.  The difference now is that the top spies are spying on us. By now, I suppose everyone has heard about the National Security Agency surveillance programmes revealed by Edward Snowden…

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]]> Internet Security Tips from Webnames.ca Support Team https://blog.webnames.ca/internet-security-tips-from-we/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:28:11 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/06/internet-security-tips-from-we/ The Internet is an integral part of our society, and continues to be a great research tool that can be accessible anywhere around the world. Since the internet is accessible to anyone, it presents potential risks that “hackers” can exploit. Here are a few internet safety tips directly from our customer support team member, Sean…

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]]> Security Threat to WordPress https://blog.webnames.ca/security-threat-to-wordpress/ https://blog.webnames.ca/security-threat-to-wordpress/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:08:15 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/04/security-threat-to-wordpress/ UPDATE: Security Threat to WordPress Last week, we informed customers of a security threat to WordPress websites, which is being facilitated by a very large and well connected botnet. In the past week, we have fared reasonably well against the attack by mitigating the volume of login attempts to customer’s WordPress websites. Unfortunately, a more…

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]]> https://blog.webnames.ca/security-threat-to-wordpress/feed/ 5 New gTLD Highlight: .INSURANCE https://blog.webnames.ca/new-gtld-highlight-insurance/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:14:16 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/04/new-gtld-highlight-insurance/ Webnames.ca is now accepting pre-registrations for upcoming new generic Top Level Domain Names (like .web, .hotel, .blog, .home, .tech etc.) and we’re getting a lot of great feedback from our customers! These new extensions are a huge opportunity for businesses and individuals. Think of the possibilities! You can be creative (YourCompanyName.insurance), you can be industry…

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]]> Potential Security Threat to WordPress – Update your Password! https://blog.webnames.ca/potential-security-threat-to-w/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:33:19 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/04/potential-security-threat-to-w/ The seedy underbelly of the Internet is at it again. This time, their target is WordPress, with the aim of taking control over such websites for the proliferation of spam, the hosting of phishing websites – or both. To facilitate such an attack, a massive and well-connected botnet has been assembled, consisting of some 90,000…

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]]> New Cybele Negris Article: Sorting out the technology behind secure websites https://blog.webnames.ca/new-cybele-negris-article-sort/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:55:08 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2013/03/new-cybele-negris-article-sort/ Webnames.ca President and Co-founder, Cybele Negris’ new article titled “Sorting out the technology behind secure websites” is out and you can find it on the Business in Vancouver magazine. In this article, she explains to us the basics of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), how it works, and why online businesses should have them. According to…

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]]> Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) – What you need to know https://blog.webnames.ca/international-domain-names-w/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:30:55 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2012/12/international-domain-names---w/ Webnames.ca would like to announce that on January 13, 2013, we will start offering the ability to register Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). In short, .CA holders will be able to use characters that are outside American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) or the English Alphabet. In Canada’s case, CIRA will be implementing the use…

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]]> More Value with Webnames.ca Web Hosting Plans: Secure Your Website for 80% less! https://blog.webnames.ca/secure-your-website-for-80-les/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:28:55 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2012/11/secure-your-website-for-80-les/ Webnames.ca would like to announce that we are launching some new additions to our Web Hosting Plans! New features include a Rapid SSL Certification that can be added to your hosting plan for just $2* per month and the ability to host multiple domains from a single account. Add a Rapid SSL Certificate to your…

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]]> Cyber Security Tip Sheet – Mobile Devices https://blog.webnames.ca/cyber-security-tip-sheet-for-m/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:29:16 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2012/10/cyber-security-tip-sheet-for-m/ CIRA‘s latest Cyber Security Tip Sheet is about Mobile Devices. Our mobile devices have become such an integral part of our lives. With the constant technological innovations being introduced in the market, may of us assume that our devices have greater security and privacy capabilities compared to laptops and desktops. As a result, we start…

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]]> How to Stay Secure When Socializing and Interacting Online https://blog.webnames.ca/how-to-stay-secure-when-social/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:44:52 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2012/09/how-to-stay-secure-when-social/ CIRA’s latest Cyber Security Consumer Tip Sheet is about Socializing and Interacting Online. The majority of people use the Internet as a source to keep in touch with family and friends. Not all our online experiences are positive though.The tip sheet goes over the main issues you can face online when socializing and tips to…

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]]> 6.5 Million LinkedIn Passwords Compromised https://blog.webnames.ca/hacker-compromises-65-million/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:34:04 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2012/06/hacker-compromises-65-million/ On Wednesday June 6th, the security passwords of 6.5 million LinkedIn users were compromised. A Russian hacker had stolen encrypted passwords and posted them online, read more in this related article on Mashable.com. How do I know if my password was compromised? You can check if your password was one of the 6.5 million that…

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]]> CIRA Alert: Phishing Attack Warning https://blog.webnames.ca/cira-alert-phishing-attack-war/ https://blog.webnames.ca/cira-alert-phishing-attack-war/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:32:03 +0000 http://blog.webnames.ca/2009/07/cira-alert-phishing-attack-war/ CIRA has issued a phishing attack warning to advise .CA domain name holders of a phishing scam designed to collect personal information including Canadian Social Insurance Numbers. The e-mails were made to appear to be coming from the Canada Revenue Agency, but with “CIRA” listed in the “from” address line. This is a targeted phishing…

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