If you use the Internet frequently, you must have come across some sites which offer uploading and downloading of files on their own servers. I am not talking about file sharing sites that offer to upload and download files through HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) but the sites that use a special protocol called FTP (File Transfer Protocol). The File Transfer Protocol is specially designed for the process of transferring files from one computer to another over the Internet. This protocol makes it easier to transfer multiple and large files without interruptions and also supports download and upload resuming when possible.
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Setup A Free FTP Server On Your Home Computer (Complete Step by Step Guide)
By | January 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment
How To Connect To Your WordPress Account Via Secure FTP
By | March 9, 2009 |
If you own a self-hosted WordPress account, chances are you are using FTP to transfer all your files online. Here’s the problem: connecting and transferring files via FTP is not secured. All your login credential (including username and password) and data are transmitted over the network in plain text. Any hacker who is sniffing your network can easily obtain your password and gain access to your account.
If you are really concerned about the security of your site, this is something that you really need to avoid.
