Tag: Internet Security
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How Cloudflare’s SSL Certificates Could Leave Your Domain Unprotected
For many website owners, the topic of SSL certificates seems straightforward—an essential layer of security to protect data and user privacy. However, recent user experiences highlight that the management and revocation of SSL certificates, particularly those issued by Cloudflare, can be far from simple. Navigating the bureaucratic entanglement between domain registrars, Certificate Authorities (CAs), and…
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Navigating the Registrar and DNS Landscape in the Wake of Google to Squarespace Transition Issues
The transition of Google Domains customers to Squarespace has ignited a flurry of difficulties, particularly concerning DNS settings’ propagation delays. This disruption highlights a crucial lesson for web professionals and businesses alike: the necessity to diversify DNS management strategies away from registrars. It underscores the importance of securing DNS services that not only promise fast…
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Navigating the Ethical and Practical Complexities of Web Scraping
Scraping data from websites—technically a simple task—ignites a complex debate over ethics, legality, and the internet’s open nature. Detractors argue scraping is often exploitative, bypassing hard-earned business protections for competitive or personal gain. On the flip side, proponents view scraping as a tool for democratizing data access, enhancing consumer choice, and driving innovation, especially in…