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DDoS Attacks Explained: What You Need to Know to Prevent Them

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April 16, 2020

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Every growing website needs to be aware of DDoS attacks, and other common threats that can quickly take down an unprotected server. They can be devastating if you don’t know what’s going on or how to deal with it. In this day and age, anyone who knows where to look can purchase DDoS services. As you become more prominent in your field, someone may use them to damage your sales or reputation. However, with the right precautions, DDoS attacks can be prevented — or stopped in their tracks. What are DDoS Attacks? A DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack is a sudden […]

WordPress Security Threats in 2020 and How to Prevent Them

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March 26, 2020

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The dominance WordPress has on the web comes at a price. Being the most popular CMS also makes it the most lucrative and profitable target for hackers. In 2019, 94% of hacked websites cleaned by Sucuri ran on WordPress. Other CMS platforms didn’t even make it into the double digits. This high number does not mean that WordPress is vulnerable. In fact, the WordPress security team does a great job patching vulnerabilities. But the thousands of plugins and themes that can be installed to customize WP open new routes for potential hacks. That’s not even considering legacy sites that aren’t […]

Consequences of Not Updating Your WordPress Website

Akshat Choudhary

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March 6, 2020

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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 Did you know using outdated WordPress installations allows hackers to exploit your website?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 So today, we decided to discuss the impact of using outdated software.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 […]

How to Avoid Dangerous WordPress Plugins

Chris Andujar

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December 4, 2019

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One of the biggest advantages of WordPress is its vast directory of plugins. With thousands of plugins to choose from, you can customize your WordPress site and add new features with minimal coding and cost.  Unfortunately, plugins are also the Achilles heel of WordPress. Outdated plugins and vulnerabilities continue to be the number one way that WordPress sites get hacked. The more plugins you have installed on your site, the more maintenance will be required – and the greater the risk of problems from theme breaks, plugin incompatibility, and site errors.   Whether you are a WordPress developer or site owner, […]

How to Keep Your Site Secure Using a Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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January 28, 2019

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If there’s one phrase more prevalent than ‘website security‘ in the conversations about running a WordPress site, we’re yet to find it. You may already know the ins and outs of protecting your site using security plugins. However, that’s not the only step you can take, especially if you want to leave no stone unturned when it comes to locking down your site. For instance, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a vital tool for ensuring that your site can stand up to malicious users and bots. However, on many sites, it’s either not implemented in the most optimal way […]

The Real Story on Cookies: Dispelling Common Myths About the GDPR and Consent

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August 20, 2018

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Security, privacy, and related topics have been all over the news in recent months. Much of this is due to the roll-out of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – a new set of legal rules regarding the way personal data must be handled. Of course, the GDPR isn’t the only topic of discussion. Cookies are also a popular topic once again. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about how cookies relate to the GDPR, and what your responsibilities are as a website owner when it comes to consent and security. In this article, we’ll aim to clear up the […]

Server Issues That Affect WordPress (And What to Do About Them)

Erica Silva

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May 25, 2018

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It’s a situation that we’ve all been through. You’ve just set up your WordPress page, everything looks great and you’re ready to go live and unveil your awesome website or blog. Instead of loading, you get the following message: Error establishing a database connection WordPress is a slick and intuitive system, but sometimes, errors can happen. And it’s dealing with those errors that can be frustrating for website owners and bloggers who just want their WordPress website to work. Fixing those errors should be your priority as visitors won’t be understanding towards a site that is slow, unresponsive, compromised, or even non-existent. Lucky for […]

Assessing Your Approach to Website Security: A Simple How-To Guide

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April 17, 2018

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Security concerns don’t have an off-season. Now is always the right time to perform an audit of the way you approach security on your clients’ websites. It’s worth noting that this is a battle you’ll often have to fight on two fronts. On one side, you’ll need to contend directly against those who wish harm to your clients’ sites. However, you may also experience some roadblocks put in place by the clients themselves. The good news is that the requirements for a safe and secure site are both minimal and achievable. In this post, we’ll look at how to determine […]

Top 5 WordPress Security Breaches and How to Rectify Them

Amelia Grant

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August 18, 2017

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Holding more than 28 percent of the market share and powering 74.6 million websites across the globe, WordPress is indeed one of the most sought-after Open Source CMS in the world. With enhanced usability and appealing aesthetics, WordPress truly deserves to be the world’s most recognized publishing platform. But the massive usage of WordPress and open source have made it an easy target for cybercrooks, who aim to infect the websites with malware and gain control over their operations. Hacking platforms like WordPress enable these cyber-criminals to infect a considerable number of websites in a short span of time, using […]

WordPress Core is Secure: Stop Telling People Otherwise

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October 1, 2016

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Updated: October 1, 2016 It’s time to clear up the WordPress security debate once and for all. Despite all the skepticism, WordPress core is without a doubt one of the most secure platforms you can choose to put a site on. Period. Since Jan. 24, 2013 no major vulnerabilities have been discovered inside WordPress core. That means that across every, up-to-date, WordPress install on every hosting company across the internet, no vulnerabilities in WordPress core have been discovered. That’s unprecedented in open-source software. If you’re skeptical, that’s reasonable. Sometimes it’s hard to ignore rumors. But I’m going to do my […]

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