The risks of public WiFi
Picture this. It’s Saturday morning and you’re hanging out at your local coffee shop using the free Wi-Fi to catch up on a few tasks you couldn’t quite get to during your busy week. Sound familiar? This is a typical…
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GDPR: Fines & Penalties
Administrative fines The GDPR imposes stiff fines on data controllers and processors for non-compliance. Determination Fines are administered by individual member state supervisory authorities (83.1). The following 10 criteria are to be used to determine the amount of the fine…
GDPR: How to obtain consent?
Within the GDPR, consent constitutes one of six possible legal grounds for lawful personal data processing under Article 6(1). For most commercial controllers and processors, however, it likely represents the principal option. (All emphasis to GDPR text are added unless…
GDPR: Who Must Comply?
Expanded territorial scope The GDPR represents a significantly increased territorial reach over its Data Protection Directive predecessor. Article 3 of the GDPR outlines that (all emphasis added unless otherwise stated): 1. This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data…
GDPR: Personal Data
Article 4(1) defines “personal data” as follows (all emphasis added unless otherwise stated): ‘personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in…
Security of almost all computers just got a lot worse…
(CNN) … and the only real solution — which, of course, is not a solution for most of us — is wait and replace their core processors. On Wednesday, researchers announced a series of major security vulnerabilities in the microprocessors at the heart of the world’s…
Randsomeware “WannaCry” attack explained
A ransomware attack targeting organizations, businesses and hospitals is spreading across about 100 countries. Learn about it to prevent it in the future.
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Tips for Creating a Strong Password
Passwords can be a real problem, not just for website users, but also for website owners. You have to trust that your users will create strong passwords and not share them with others, and you have to ensure that the…
TechCrunch hacked by OurMine as attackers targeted weak passwords
TechCrunch is the latest victim in OurMine’s summer hacking rampage. The site was hacked this morning and defaced with a message from the attackers who identify themselves as an “elite hacker group.” TechCrunch’s news ticker was updated to display: “Hello…
Is your slow site costing you $1 Million a year?
We’ve all seen the studies about how a one-second delay in page load time can hurt your conversion rate, page views, and customer satisfaction. They’re sobering statistics and proof that on the web seconds really do count. Try WP Engine’s…
The WordPress optimized hosting difference
What is WordPress optimized hosting? It’s a question WP Engine gets asked all the time. You'll also know what managed hosting means.
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Faster sites, Improved SEO: Why HTTP/2 is so important
Everyone wants their website to perform better. And as a Metric.Consulting customer, you rely on us to ensure your site is hitting all of your performance goals and providing your visitors with an amazing digital experience. Today, we’re happy to announce…
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