A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack happens when multiple IP addresses (sources) are trying to DoS (denial-of-service) a chosen target. This means that the targeted site or server gets so many requests that it cannot respond to legitimate...
Layer 7 HTTP Flood – Cache Bypass is the smartest type of attack. The attackers try to use URLs that cause the most damage making the site use up all of its resources without being cached. For example, an attack can do random dictionary...
JavaScript is a coding language that can be executed directly by the browser and many other applications that support it such as: PDF, email readers, etc. Javascript malware Because it is a full programming language executed by the browser...
Conditional redirections are classified differently than the iframe/javascript ones because they are generally done though the HTTP headers (via .htaccess) to redirect users from certain browsers or locations to malware/malicious locations. Referrer...
An inline frame (iframe) is used to embed another document within the current HTML document. Why is it used by the "bad guys"? Because as the definition implies, it allows you to insert another document inside the current HTML page. The...
How do I open an Account Administration support ticket? On the top bar to the right, you’ll see Support. This will take you to the Support Home dashboard. Click on the Green “+” sign, and select New Support Ticket. You will then select the Account...
The official Sucuri WordPress plugin comes with tools that checks the integrity of the core WordPress files which are the PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and other files that come with the official release. The core integrity checks are powered by two main...
If you are reading this page, then you are on your way to being proactive and taking steps to help reduce the risk of a reinfection. Let’s work together to minimize your risks and ensure that your site remains clean. 1- Enable the Website...
The time it takes for your site to be delisted from a blacklist will actually depend on who is blacklisting your site. As soon as we’re done removing all malware from your site, we will get in touch with Google, McAfee, Yandex, Norton or are any...
As soon as we’re done removing all malware from your site, we will get in touch with the company that is blacklisting your site. From that point on, it can take them a few days to delist your site. However, if it’s been more than five days and your...