Could Your Blog Cause You Big Problems?

Could Your Blog Cause You Big Problems?

Blogging has become so common that it seems as if everyone is at it. It is not hard to see why – it is a cheap, easy way to connect with people, and anyone can do it. Blogs are read by millions across the world. In Britain, more than half of people who use the internet spend some of their time reading blogs. Everyone, from teenagers killing time in their bedrooms, to multi-national corporations, has got in on the blogging act.


There is nothing wrong with that, of course. Blogging is engaging and informative for readers. However, it is not always safe. Inevitably, the growing popularity of blogging has meant that it has attracted the attention of people up to no good, as well as those just looking for a good read.

Blog Risks
You probably put a lot of time and energy into your blog – so imagine if a hacker got in, and locked you out? Once in, there are several things they might want to do. If it is a business blog, they might be keen to embarrass you by posting inappropriate material. They might look to steal personal information from you and others who access the blog. They might mercilessly spam your readers, or just use your blog to link to their own site to get themselves more hits. The more popular your blog, the more likely you are to be targeted. If you do not know how to protect yourself, it is time to find out.

Staying Safe
There are a few things you should do to keep your blog safe from hackers. Remember that if anyone else has access to the blog, they immediately become a security risk, as they might take risks that you would not. Make sure they work to keep your blog safe too. Choose a unique, strong password for your blog and any email accounts associated with it, and change them regularly. Make sure you have good virus protection, and do your research when choosing a hosting service – not all have the same commitment to virus protection that you might. Finally, do not allow spam comments; as well as looking bad, the links in them can be viruses. Do all that, and whilst you cannot be sure your blog is safe, you can rest assured that it will be much safer than it would have been if you’d done nothing.

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