Website security should not be treated as something to fix later. From the first day, every website needs strong passwords, backups, updates, SSL, access control, and basic protection.
Website Lessons Series 2: Cheap Websites Can Become Expensive Later
A low-cost website is not the problem. The real problem is poor setup, weak hosting, no backups, no security, and no support. What looks cheap at first can become costly later.
Website Lessons Series 1: A Website Should Not Be Abandoned After Launch
Many organizations celebrate when a website goes live, but forget that the real work starts after launch. A website needs updates, backups, renewals, security checks, and someone responsible for keeping it useful.
The Telegram Trap: Why “Mini Apps” Are the New Frontier for Account Theft
Telegram is famous for its “Mini Apps” those handy programs like games or wallets that run right inside your chat window. But there’s a catch:
The “Ghost” in Your WhatsApp: How Scammers Hijack Your Chats Without a Password
Have you ever received a message from a friend saying, “Hey, I just found your photo!” with a link that looks like Facebook? At Drapari Online, I’m seeing
Behind the Scenes of Building Secure NGO Websites
Most people think building an NGO website is about design and content. For me, security comes first. Over the years, working on dozens of civil
What Five Years of Training Activists Taught Me About Digital Security
When I first started training activists and civil society organisations on digital security, I assumed the biggest challenge would be technology. I thought people would
Why Most NGOs Still Struggle With Basic Cyber Hygiene
In almost every organisation I’ve worked with, I find the same pattern. Good intentions.Strong programmes.Committed staff. And weak digital hygiene. Cyber hygiene is the set
From Field Work to Firewalls: Why Digital Security Is Now Part of Human Rights Work
When many people think about human rights work, they picture community meetings, legal advocacy, documentation, and public campaigns. Few think about firewalls, encryption, server logs,
Why Your Website Needs Protection: Understanding DDoS Risks and the Role of CDNs and Firewalls
The internet is a busy place. Every day, millions of websites compete for speed, availability, and trust. But not all traffic is good traffic. In