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Webnames Blog Domains, Hosting, SSL and Ideas for businesses to succeed online Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Instagram YouTube Pinterest Tumblr VK Search for:Cybersecurity Corporate Resources Write for us Go to Webnames.ca Sign-up for our Best of Webnames Blog newsletter & get 3 months hosting free! Email: Subscribe Think Your Business Doesn’t Need Secondary DNS? Think Again. Posted on April 25, 2024 April 26, 2024 by Julianna Most Canadian Businesses Aren’t Sufficiently Prepared to Prevent Downtime or DDoS Attacks The DNS is like the unsung hero of the Internet. It’s the magic that makes the Internet logical and navigable for its human users. When it’s working as expected, most of us take it for granted … until something goes wrong. 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As a member-based organization, CIRA’s 15,000-strong community of .CA registrant-members play an important role in nurturing and supporting CIRA’s work in furthering a trusted Canadian – particularly… Read More Why Every Small Business Needs a Strong Digital Presence Posted on September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023 by Laura If you are a small business owner, you might be wondering how important having a strong digital presence really is. After all, you have a loyal customer base, a unique product or service, and a local reputation. 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(A CMS is a web-based software application that enables users to create, manage and publish digital… Read More Understanding Phishing & How To Defend Against It Posted on April 3, 2023 May 25, 2023 by Laura In today’s digital age, businesses of all sizes face a growing threat from cybercriminals. One of the most common and effective tactics used by these criminals is phishing. Phishing attacks are designed to exploit human behaviour and trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords, financial information, and personal data. 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