On FireBlog, we’ve discussed several vulnerabilities found in open source applications, but it’s important to mention that vulnerabilities exist in even the most protected application code. Even Microsoft, which has a 1:1 ratio of programmers to quality control analysts, cannot always prevent their software from containing exploitable vulnerabilities.
In just the last few months, Microsoft has announced two vulnerabilities discovered in their popular Office application suite. Specifically, these vulnerabilities affect Excel and PowerPoint, and both flaws allow hackers to install malicious software or even hijack a computer completely. For more information about resolving these two vulnerabilities, read the full report by Computer World.
This is a good example of a vulnerability in programs on your computer, and similar holes exist for web applications. As we’ve explained previously, web application vulnerabilities found in Drupal or WordPress can just as easily be used by malicious hackers to exploit your website and customers. It’s important to take an active role in securing your website, with secure hosting such as FireHost.
Although every application will contain vulnerabilities of some kind, you can still guard against the exploitation of your website’s applications by malicious hackers. FireHost protects your company and valued customers with industry-leading security, including sophisticated web application firewalls to prevent hackers from exploiting the applications running your website.
The value of making your customers feel secure when dealing with your company website is immeasurable. Discover the difference FireHost secure web hosting will make for your company, visit FireHost.com and contact a FireHost Agent today.
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