The digital world has become more interconnected and dynamic than ever. However, the innovations in websites have also led to increased cyber vulnerabilities. About 30,000 sites get hacked daily.

Well, the statistics are quite scary, but you can still protect yourself by considering the right website security practices. This comprehensive guide will certainly help you to learn about the present website security threats state with different ways to protect your site from these security threats.

The current state of security threats for websites today

Here is a quick overview of websites’ security threats state at present:

• Phishing attacks remain one of the most prevalent and effective methods used by cybercriminals. Attackers usually impersonate legitimate identities through emails, SMS, or even social media to trick users into sharing sensitive information, like login credentials or financial data.
• Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common and devastating. Once a website is infected, the attacker encrypts critical files and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.
• Cross-site scripting attacks use vulnerabilities in code of your site. It allows security attackers to inject infected scripts into your web pages that users view. These scripts can steal sensitive information or even hijack user sessions.
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In the digital age, websites have become an integral part of businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to establish an online presence. However, the relentless growth of cyber threats, accidental data loss, and unforeseen technical glitches underscores the vital importance of website backups. Website backups are not just an optional precaution; they are an essential lifeline that can save your digital investment and ensure continuity in the face of adversity.

Understanding Website Backup

A website backup is a copy of your website's data, files, databases, and configurations that are stored separately from your main server. This backup serves as a safety net, enabling you to restore your website to a previous state in case of data loss, hacking, server failures, or other emergencies. Without proper backups, you risk losing valuable data, content, and even your entire website in the blink of an eye.

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At Typing AI Biometrics, we understand the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in today's business landscape, especially as an AI cyber security startup. With the growing importance of ESG considerations in shaping investor decisions and corporate reputation, we are committed to integrating these principles into our operations and decision-making processes.

Environmental Responsibility

We believe that minimizing our environmental impact is crucial for long-term sustainability. As a result, we have implemented energy-efficient practices, reduced waste, and promoted sustainability within our organization. By taking proactive steps to limit our carbon footprint, we contribute to a greener future and foster a cleaner environment for generations to come.

Social Impact

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental values at Typing AI Biometrics. We strive to create a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background. By cultivating an inclusive environment, we harness the power of diverse perspectives and experiences, leading to innovative solutions and stronger team collaboration.

Governance and Security

Governance is a critical aspect of our business. We prioritize stringent security and privacy standards to protect our customers' data and maintain their trust. Our commitment to governance extends beyond regulatory compliance, as we continuously evaluate and enhance our internal policies and practices to align with industry best practices.

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JavaScript is arguably the most widely used language in web development.

According to a survey, about 67% of developers use JS. Similarly, the language is used in above 90% of sites.

Despite the wide use of JavaScript in development, the language is also one of the vulnerable languages in terms of security. That’s why developers must learn about the top JavaScript security vulnerabilities and how to avoid these to stay on the top in protecting and defending your JS applications.

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With our technologies evolving, we continuously have a greater digital footprint, and websites make up a huge part of that footprint. It is very helpful in so many aspects, but it also brings some vulnerabilities that may get the whole system adversely damaged. With technologies evolving, the vulnerabilities also evolve, and here we will share the top 7 website security vulnerabilities in 2022.

The Top 7 Website Security Vulnerabilities list in 2022 can be found below

A website security vulnerability is a problem in the website's code that may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to that website or hosting server to a certain level. Here is a list of the top 7 website security vulnerabilities in 2022.

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Today most of our lives rely on the cyber world as it brings many functionalities. However, unfortunately, many cyber crimes make things very risky for everyone. While there are different solutions to protect data integrity, API security is one of them. Here you will learn why API security must be a top concern for everyone.

What is API Security

Many cyberattacks are done on the APIs. So, API security is the practice that prevents attacks on different APIs. APIs play a great part in the backend of applications; their protection is extremely important to protect data storage and transfer.

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WordPress is a free website building tool that allows anyone to create their own web pages without any coding knowledge. WordPress has been downloaded over 70 million times and is used by millions of people around the world. However, this popularity comes at a cost. With no security measures in place, hackers can easily gain access to your WordPress account and steal your data.

Top Three Wordpress Vulnerabilities include:

1. SQL Injection Vulnerability
2. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
3. Local File Include Vulnerability

Full Article: https://protectumus.com/blog/details/top-wordpress...

Everyone knows about the kind of frauds you face while investing and doing business with people. If you are doing a business in a partnership, how sure are you that the person you trust with all your funds is trustworthy?

Online frauds nowadays are pretty common. You can save yourself from facing any kind of fraud just by being active and having a regular check on the accounts.

Read full article here: https://typing.ai/blog/what-is-fraud-prevention

The Visa Innovation Program is a fintech pilot-centered collaboration platform designed to help your startup scale, supercharge the value proposition, and engage with some of the leading financial institutions across Europe.

The Visa Innovation Program is run by the collective efforts of our local partners in Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. They bring their know-how, network, domain expertise and operational resources to make the Program a reality.

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PHP is one of the languages that are used by many websites and applications. It can also be used for the development of personal websites. You need to be aware of certain vulnerabilities to the security.

Protectumus acts as a web application firewall (WAF) and scans the website for known malware. Once the malware is found it will be automatically removed. The software uses Artificial intelligence and Machine learning to learn from previous detections and is able to act alone.

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