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How Let’s Encrypt Changed the Architecture of Security

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On November 28, 2025

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How Let’s Encrypt made the internet safer

The emergence of Let’s Encrypt became one of the most important milestones in the history of internet security. Until 2015, obtaining an SSL or TLS certificate was a complex, expensive, and time-consuming process. Many website owners postponed switching to HTTPS because they had to navigate bureaucratic procedures, wait for certificate approval, and manually configure their servers. This created a paradox: the technology for protecting data existed, but access to it remained limited. Let’s Encrypt made security widespread, affordable, and automated — transforming not only the approach to encryption but also the architecture of the internet as a whole.

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Why the Transition from HTTP to HTTPS Took 20 Years

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On November 27, 2025

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The long journey from unencrypted connections to complete web traffic security

The transition of the internet from HTTP to HTTPS seems like an obvious step today, when secure connections have become the standard. However, this process stretched out for nearly two decades. Although HTTPS has existed since the late 1990s, its widespread adoption began only after 2015. The reasons for this delay lie in technical limitations, low availability of certificates, reluctance of website owners to change infrastructure, and even psychological factors. To understand why the entire world took so long to switch to a secure protocol, it’s important to look at the history, technologies, and context of internet development.

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How Backup Frequency Affects the Risks of Data Loss

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On November 27, 2025

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How the rarity or frequency of backups determines the amount of potential loss after a failure

Backup, or data copying, is the process of creating copies of information that can be restored in case of a failure, error, or cyberattack. Although the idea itself seems simple, it is the frequency of creating backups that determines how serious the consequences of data loss may be. Some companies make backups once a day, others every hour, and some use complex automated scenarios. But regardless of business size, it is the regularity of saving copies that determines how much information you risk losing in case of an incident. Backup frequency directly affects the so-called recovery point, or RPO, which shows the amount of time for which data may be lost without critically affecting system operation.

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Why a VPN Does Not Guarantee Privacy When You Use Mobile Internet

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On November 19, 2025

In Security

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VPN privacy limitations when using mobile internet

A VPN has long become a tool that most users perceive as a universal means of protecting privacy. It creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the VPN provider’s server, hiding your IP address and making data interception more difficult. However, when it comes to mobile internet, this mechanism does not work as flawlessly as it may seem. Even with the best VPNs, the user does not always receive full privacy, and the mobile operator still retains a significant amount of information about your activity. To understand why this happens, you need to understand how mobile internet works, what data the operator has, and what limitations the VPN itself has.

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Why Electricity Has Become a Cybersecurity Factor During Blackouts

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On November 19, 2025

In Security

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How power outages weaken cyber security of systems and data

Blackouts have stopped being just an issue of comfort or household inconvenience — today they directly affect digital security. When the power goes out, we think about charging our smartphones or keeping the internet running, but we don’t always consider that power disruptions create real threats to information systems. At a time when business, government services and personal data form the foundation of the digital economy, electricity has become a new key element of cyber defense.

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How Artificial Intelligence Learned to Break CAPTCHAs and What Website Owners Should Do

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On November 18, 2025

In Security

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Captcha no longer stops AI

CAPTCHA has long been considered one of the simplest and most reliable ways to protect websites from bots. It required the user to perform an action that automated programs supposedly could not repeat: recognize distorted characters, select images with bicycles, or mark all traffic lights. But the era of artificial intelligence has changed the rules of the game. What seemed impossible for a computer ten years ago is now performed by algorithms faster and more accurately than humans. Website owners are now facing a reality where the familiar CAPTCHA no longer guarantees protection.

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Why Free SSL Certificates Are Not Always Suitable for Business

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On November 6, 2025

In Security

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Which SSL certificate should you choose for your business?

When we talk about website security, the first thing that comes to mind is the SSL certificate. It encrypts the data transmitted between the browser and the server, protecting it from interception. A site with the padlock icon in the address bar appears more trustworthy, which is why many companies use free SSL from Let’s Encrypt and similar providers. However, the question is whether this solution is always suitable for business. In reality, free SSL is a good starting point, but it doesn’t always offer the level of trust, control, and stability required for commercially valuable websites.

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What Is HSTS and How It Protects Users

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On October 24, 2025

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HSTS is a technology that guarantees a secure connection and protects users from fake sites

In today’s world, where online security is as essential as a lock on your front door, the HSTS protocol works quietly yet effectively. Every day, millions of people open websites, enter passwords, make purchases, or conduct online banking — often unaware that a hacker could intercept their connection. While an SSL certificate encrypts communication, HSTS ensures that users never connect to a site without HTTPS. It’s as if the browser receives a strict order: “Use HTTPS only — no exceptions.”

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How to Set Up Server Security Before Launching a Website

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On October 23, 2025

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Server security before launching a site is the basis for stable operation and user trust

When your website is ready to go live, the most important step is ensuring that the server hosting it is properly secured. Many project owners focus on design, speed, or content but forget the essential foundation — protection against attacks and data leaks. On the internet, every server is a potential target for hackers, so security cannot be postponed. Proper preparation before launch helps avoid most risks and ensures stable website operation from day one.

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How to Check if Your SSL Certificate Is Genuine

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On October 16, 2025

In Security

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Fake SSL is a threat to site security and user trust

An SSL certificate is more than just a file with keys — it’s proof of your reputation as a website owner. It confirms that you control your domain and ensures that all data exchanged between the user and your server is securely encrypted. However, even if the certificate is installed and the connection shows the “lock” icon, that doesn’t automatically mean everything is safe. Attackers can create fake certificates, replace them during the connection process, or even use stolen keys. In such cases, visitors may see a “secure” site that actually runs on someone else’s server. That’s why it’s essential to know how to verify the authenticity and integrity of your own SSL certificate.

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