WordPress Security Fundamentals David Balaban / 17 Aug 2020 WordPress dominates the global market of content management systems (CMS). Its tremendous popularity makes it a lure for malicious actors. The WordPress Core in its current state is fairly secure by design, which explains the relatively small number of hacks exploiting it. Here is a guide … Continue reading WordPress Security Fundamentals
Syed Balkhi August 7, 2020 While many WordPress plugins have free versions, you can also find pirated copies of the pro or premium versions online. These pirated copies use a “nulled” license key to get you access to the plugin. It’s against most plugins’ terms of service, is illegal, and could put your site’s security … Continue reading How a Fake WordPress Plugin Can Kill Your Site
Version 5.2 of WordPress includes new website health check features, PHP error protection, new dashboard icons and more. Amy Gesenhues on May 8, 2019 WordPress announced Tuesday the latest version is now available for download and includes several security updates. “There are even more robust tools for identifying and fixing configuration issues and fatal … Continue reading WordPress version 5.2 delivers more security features, tools to fix ‘fatal’ website errors
Plugin maker has issued a patch. Site owners cautioned to update their sites and carefully review their databases for possible script injections. Ginny Marvin on March 12, 2019 A vulnerability in a WordPress plugin has left e-commerce sites vulnerable, according to a report Monday from Defiant, makers of a WordPress firewall plugin. What caused the … Continue reading WordPress plugin to win back cart abandoners leaves sites open to attack
Jordan Gardiner — May 4, 2017 — May 4, 2017 WordPress is a great CMS option because it is free, open source and easy to use! It’s used by the greater majority of websites online and is considered as the most popular website management system on the web. Assuming that your website is made on … Continue reading How To Manage Users on WordPress
by Matt Banner July 31, 2016July 31, 2016 WordPress security is one of the most popular and important topics among today’s website owners and businesses. We are constantly seeking new ways to ensure our website and client information is secure from hackers or intruders. Actually, simply using WordPress itself is a great start on your … Continue reading WordPress Security — The Beginner’s Guide [Infographic]
by Cent Muruganandam March 9, 2016 Follow @centmuruMarch 9, 2016 Is you WordPress site locked down? Ok, there is no such thing as 100% safe or secure. All you can do is take some proactive measures to protect against any potential security issues. If your site is hacked it is a hassle to get it … Continue reading How to Improve WordPress Security [Infographic]
Latest version of popular content management system also fixes 17 bugs. Matt McGee on February 2, 2016 WordPress has released version 4.4.2 of its popular content management system and is “strongly” encouraging users to update their websites immediately. Version 4.4.2 fixes two security issues and 17 bugs. The change list indicates that the bug fixes … Continue reading WordPress Releases 4.4.2 To Fix Two Security Issues
by Renee Shupe December 6, 2015 Follow @reneeshupeDecember 6, 2015 In early 2013 a global brute-force attack hit WordPress installations across almost every host server in existence around the world. These attacks were caused by botnets (infected computer networks programmed to attack other vulnerable sites). (WordPress powers millions of websites and blogs worldwide, which makes … Continue reading How Secure Is WordPress? A Guide for Website Owners
