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Must-Read Security Articles
Start with the guides that matter most for keeping your site protected in 2026.
23,000+ API Keys Exposed in Q1 2026 — Is Yours One of Them?
A new analysis of public GitHub repositories and misconfigured web servers revealed over 23,000 live API keys in Q1 alone — including AWS credentials, Stripe secret keys, and database connection strings. We break down how it happens, how to find out if you’re affected, and how to fix it in under 10 minutes.
Security Articles
TLS 1.0 & 1.1 Are Still Live on 41% of Sites — Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Legacy TLS versions leave millions of users exposed to POODLE and BEAST attacks. We show you how to detect and disable them instantly.
Content Security Policy (CSP): The Ultimate 2026 Implementation Guide
CSP blocks XSS attacks but is tricky to implement. This step-by-step guide walks you from header-off to A+ rating without breaking your site.
DMARC Explained: Stop Email Spoofing Before It Destroys Your Brand
Without DMARC, anyone can send emails pretending to be you. We explain SPF, DKIM, DMARC and walk you through setting up full protection.
SQL Injection Is Still the #1 Web Attack Vector in 2026 — And Here’s Why
Despite being a 25-year-old vulnerability, SQLi accounts for 34% of web app attacks. We break down why developers keep making the same mistakes.
Cookie Security 101: Secure, HttpOnly & SameSite Flags Explained
Cookies without proper security flags expose your users to session hijacking and CSRF attacks. Learn which flags to set and why they matter.
Which Open Ports Are Dangerous? A Complete Guide for Web Server Owners
An open Redis port with no auth exposed 6 million records last year. We map out the 21 ports every server owner needs to know about.
WordPress Security Hardening: 23 Practical Steps for 2026
WordPress powers 40% of the web and is the most targeted CMS. Our 23-step checklist covers xmlrpc, user enumeration, plugin audits and more.
Is Your .env File Publicly Accessible? Thousands of Sites Are Leaking Credentials
A simple misconfiguration in web server rules leaves .env files — containing DB passwords and secret keys — publicly readable. Check yours now.
Protect Your Site Step by Step
Our in-depth hardening guides walk you through every layer of web security — from DNS to application-level.
The Complete SSL/TLS Hardening Checklist for 2026
Certificate pinning, HSTS preloading, cipher suites, and deprecating TLS 1.0/1.1 — the complete guide to a grade A+ rating.
HTTP Security Headers: The Developer’s Handbook
CSP, X-Frame-Options, Permissions-Policy, CORP, COEP — every security header explained with ready-to-copy config snippets.
Secrets Management: Never Expose a Credential Again
From .env files to GitHub Actions secrets to vault solutions — a practical guide to keeping API keys, passwords and tokens safe.