Security

Data privacy is an issue that has come to the forefront of consumers’ minds in recent years.  After data breaches from Cambridge Analytica, Equifax, LinkedIn, Target, and a handful of other global companies, consumers are becoming more conscious about how much of their data is collected, stored, and used. Businesses don’t have any excuse not to take this time to improve their data security efforts. Newly-passed laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) add new requirements for businesses that are storing customer data. In addition, consumers are expecting companies to step up […]

Brute force attacks are a real and very scary threat for WordPress users. If someone else manages to figure out your username and password, your site could be defaced or have all its content wiped overnight. And if you lose access to your email as well, you may not be able to get back into your account to recover your website. Though it can be terrifying when your website is the target of a brute force attack, you’re not left completely to the mercy of those trying to get in. There are multiple ways of putting your site on lockdown […]

There is no doubt that WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMSs) out there. Around 35% of the web uses WordPress, including the world’s popular websites such as Etsy Journal, TechCrunch, Microsoft News, and more. WordPress is reliable, SEO-friendly, and easy to use. However, it is also true that it is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and various other security risks.  According to a report, in 2018, about 90% of all website cleanup requests belonged to WordPress, which was around a 7% increase from 2017. Fortunately, there are plenty of things website owners can do to keep their […]

You spend a lot of time and effort creating beautiful, powerful websites for your WordPress clients. It can be incredibly frustrating when a well-meaning customer accidentally messes with something critical to their site’s functionality. Fortunately, there is a way you can reduce the risk of this happening. Hiding the relevant link in WordPress can prevent clients from deactivating plugins that are vital to their sites. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the issues that can arise when your clients deactivate plugins they shouldn’t. Then we’ll provide you with two methods you can use to prevent this scenario. Let’s get […]

Do you see update notifications on your WordPress dashboard and choose to ignore them? Did you know using outdated WordPress installations allows hackers to exploit your website?  According to WordPress statistics, only 36% of users have the latest version installed (as of February 2020). Many website owners choose to defer installing updates to their WordPress website for several reasons. Some may feel updates come too frequently or they cause problems to their site. But not updating your website invites a world of trouble! So today, we decided to discuss the impact of using outdated software. We also understand the pain […]