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Introducing DNS Archive (formerly DNSRepo)
DNS Archive—formerly DNSRepo—is a free network visibility tool powered by NOC’s global data: enumerate subdomains, find domains by IP, and more.
Securing WordPress in The Enterprise
Enterprise-focused WordPress hardening: access controls, file integrity, and limiting lateral movement, with practical server and application configurations.
WooCommerce Patches Two SQLi Vulnerabilities
Details on the 2021 WooCommerce SQLi fixes (core search and Blocks taxonomies), why they mattered, and how to protect stores—including virtual patching via WAF.
The Affects of a CDN on your Websites Performance and Users Experience (and Google)
Real measurements from GTmetrix, WebPageTest, and Uptrends showing how a CDN improves FCP, LCP, and overall load time across regions.
The Affects of a CDN on your Websites Performance and Users Experience (and Google)
Real measurements from GTmetrix, WebPageTest, and Uptrends showing how a CDN improves FCP, LCP, and overall load time across regions.
Log4Shell – Lessons Learned in 30 Days
Lessons learned from the first 30 days of Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228): how it works, real-world activity, and practical mitigation options.
NMAP – A Free Network Mapping Tool
An introduction to Nmap, the open-source network discovery and security auditing tool, with practical tips and NSE scripting examples.
Introducing Support for WebSockets
NOC now supports persistent WebSocket connections at the edge—ideal for real-time apps like chat, dashboards, multiplayer games, and streaming updates.
Using cURL to Test the NOC CDN Performance against Fastly, Sucuri and Cloudflare
How to use cURL to compare Time to First Byte (TTFB) across CDNs (NOC vs Fastly, Sucuri, Cloudflare) from multiple regions.
Using cURL to Test the NOC CDN Performance against Fastly, Sucuri and Cloudflare
How to use cURL to compare Time to First Byte (TTFB) across CDNs (NOC vs Fastly, Sucuri, Cloudflare) from multiple regions.
WordPress Security: BackupBuddy Plugin Vulnerability Active Exploit Attempts
Active exploit attempts targeting BackupBuddy (v8.5.8.0–8.7.4.1). Details on the LFI vector, real-world IOCs (admin-ajax.php/admin-post.php, wp-config.php, /etc/passwd), observed attack timelines, and mitigation tips.
Navigating 81 Layers of Encoding to Reveal the C&C
We decode a heavily obfuscated payload used in a SERP hijacking campaign and follow it to the attacker’s C&C.
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