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The 7 Biggest Data Breaches of All Time

Web Security
With all the data breach headlines that dominate the news, you might think that there’s a new data breach every week. In fact, data breaches are even more common than that – they happen so often that on average, 291 records are stolen every second.  And although most of these breaches may be considered ‘small’ by definition, there’s always a leading breach for any given year, such as the Facebook and Equifax breaches which both occurred in 2018. Significant data breaches started to become more common around 2005 when DSW Continue Reading

Key Differences Between SSL Certificates and Code Signing Certificates

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Are SSL Certificates and Code Signing Certificates Same?   The answer is NO. However, there are some similarities between an SSL certificate and a Code signing certificate.   Both a Code signing certificate and an SSL certificate are X.509 digital certificates that are used for cybersecurity.   They both use Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).  Users see a security warning in the absence of a Code signing certificate and an SSL certificate.  With both certificates, the certificate authority validates the applicant’s credential before the issuance.  The main purpose of both of these certificates is to save end users from becoming victims of cybercrimes.   Now, the similarities end here!   Continue Reading

Website Visitors’ Guide on How to Fix the ‘Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead’ Error in Firefox

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SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE If you’re seeing any of the above security warnings while visiting a website on the Mozilla Firefox browser, this article will guide you through seven ways you can still use the site despite receiving any of these error messages. However, there are some things you should know before applying these tricks: This article is intended for website visitors. If you’re a website owner, please click on the particular error message above you are seeing for your website and follow the different set of steps mentioned in those Continue Reading

How to Fix the “SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE” Error in Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome

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If you’re seeing a “SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE” error while browsing any website, you’re not alone! This is a common error that’s associated with a website’s Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. Website owners install an SSL certificate to secure the data that transfers between a website visitor’s browser and website’s server. SSL certificates are issued for a maximum of two years, and they must be renewed before or at the time of its expiry date. If the SSL certificate is not renewed, all web browsers will display the SEC_ERROR_EXPIRED_CERTIFICATE error for that site. Continue Reading

Fix the “SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE” Error in Mozilla Firefox

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If you’re seeing a “Secure Connection Failed’ page with the error message “SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE” while visiting a website, use the following steps to get rid of the error page and access the website. Why Firefox Shows the “SEC_ERROR_REVOKED_CERTIFICATE” Error Simply put, this is an SSL certificate related error. The website owner installs a digital certificate called security socket layer (SSL) certificate to protect their website visitors’ data. Every SSL certificate facilitates a secure connection through the use of a public and private key share. When this SSL certificate gets revoked for Continue Reading

How to Fix MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT Error in Firefox

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How to Get Rid of ‘Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead with MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT” Error in Firefox? If you see the error message “MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_SELF_SIGNED_CERT” while using FireFox, it means that the browser is encountering an SSL certificate-related error. A website owner installs an SSL/TSL certificate to protect the data transfer between their users’ browsers and website’s server using encryption technology. For an SSL certificate to be trusted by FireFox, it must be issued and signed by the certificate authorities (CAs) that the browser trusts. Before you can install an traditional SSL certificate Continue Reading

How To Generate CSR In cPanel

Web Security
As soon as you buy an SSL certificate, it doesn’t get automatically get installed and enable HTTPS on your website. There are several steps you need to take from your end to complete this process.   There are 3 steps you need to follow after purchasing an SSL.:  Certificate Signing Request (CSR) generation  Validation process  Installation Process   In this article we’ll cover the CSR generation process for cPanel in 3 easy steps. If you’re using different server, refer our articles for CSR generation on various types of servers.   CSR Generation In cPanel Step 1 Log into cPanel Click on Continue Reading

How to Install SSL Certificates on WordPress : An Ultimate Migration Guide

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Add SSL and Migrate WordPress Site From HTTP to HTTPS   SSL (Security Socket Layer) uses public key infrastructure (KPI) to encrypt the data transferred between a browser (user), and a server (website). It enables HTTPS and the padlock sign in the address bar before the domain name.  Google, Firefox, and other authorities recommend that all websites install SSL.  In this article, we’ve included everything you need to know about SSL certificate for your WordPress site.   How to get an SSL certificate for WordPress?  Before you get an SSL certificate from your web hosting company, compare the prices Continue Reading

Best Comodo SSL vs GoDaddy SSL Certificates Comparison Guide| Compare Price, Technical Features, Warranty, and Extra Perks

Web Security
With plenty of different certificate authorities, SSL certificate types and features; and ambiguous price difference, anybody can get confused. We’ve been a leader in this business for more than a decade and understand this dilemma. Because you’ve reached this article, we assume that you are doing some healthy market research to choose the right SSL certificate for your website. And we are proud of you for that!  To help you with your goal, we at Sectigo have compared two prominent certificate authorities’ SSL certificates to provide some context and insight to help you make an informed decision.   Comodo is a well-respected cybersecurity Continue Reading

What is Always on SSL (AOSSL) and Why Do All Websites Require It?

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Everything You Need to Know About Always on SSL (AOSSL)/HTTPS Everywhere/ SSL Everywhere It is safe to assume that you have landed on this article because you have already decided to install an SSL certificate on your website but not sure whether you need Always-on SSL (AOSSL). Well, you have arrived on the right page at the right time! When your entire website is on HTTPS, it is called ‘Always-on SSL’ (AOSSL) or ‘SSL everywhere or HTTPS Everywhere.’ Entire website means all the webpages of your website, including sub-domains and Continue Reading

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