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What Does a Defaced Website Actually Look Like?

Most defaced websites don't look defaced. The visual change is there, but you have to know what you're looking for. Here's what attackers actually change and why it's so easy to miss.

MalwareBest PracticesVulnerability
about 1 month ago
4 min

How to Check What Joomla Version a Site Is Running

Joomla's meta tag tells you it's Joomla and nothing more. The version is hiding in an XML file anyone can read - here's where, and why it matters.

Best PracticesVulnerabilitySEO
about 1 month ago
2 min

How to Check What Drupal Version a Site Is Running

Drupal will tell you its major version in the generator meta tag, then go quiet about the rest. Here's how to get the exact release - and why it matters.

Best PracticesVulnerabilitySEO
about 1 month ago
2 min

How to Check What Ghost Version a Site Is Running

Ghost usually announces its own version in the generator meta tag. Here's how to read it, why it can lie, and how to tell if that version has known CVEs.

Best PracticesVulnerabilitySEO
about 1 month ago
2 min

How to Check SSL Certificate Expiration

A comprehensive guide on checking SSL certificate expiration - why it matters, how to do it manually, and how to automate monitoring to maintain website security.

SSLHTTPS
8 months ago
2 min

HTTP/3: The Real-World Advantages and Drawbacks

A blunt, technical breakdown of HTTP/3 - what it improves, where it struggles, and what it means for scanning and monitoring platforms like ScanTower.

Performance
8 months ago
3 min

Preventing Card Skimmers on E-Commerce Sites: 2025 Defense Guide

Digital card skimmers (formjacking) steal payment data from e-commerce sites. Learn detection techniques, prevention strategies, and how to protect your customers from this growing threat.

9 months ago
6 min

Complete Guide to Security Headers: Protecting Your Website in 2025

Master HTTP security headers including CSP, HSTS, and modern security policies. Learn implementation strategies, common pitfalls, and how to maximize protection without breaking functionality.

9 months ago
6 min