Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. WordPress 4.8 is set to launch on June 8th. While you are waiting, be sure to download WordPress 4.7.5 for the newest security fixes. Love WordPress news but hate reading? This is Doc Pop’s News Drop! First and foremost, WordPress version 4.7.5 is out now and it’s a security release. It’s strongly recommended you upgrade immediately. This update addresses 6 known security issues, some of which allowed hackers to take control […]
GoDaddy Acquires Website Security Platform Sucuri
GoDaddy today announced the acquisition of the popular website security platform, Sucuri. “This acquisition will bring the best of both worlds,” the announcement said. “It will allow us to expand our product line to all GoDaddy customers, while also remaining true to our foundation supporting all our current and future customers.” The news was met with a mix of speculation and excitement by the community. While some are excited for the possibilities the partnership will bring, others feel like they are losing a favorite service. What Does This Mean For Sucuri? Sucuri is a thought leader in the field of security […]
8 Common WordPress Security Mistakes That Could Cost You Dearly
If you are anything like me, your website is like your baby. You put in a lot of effort, time, and often money to care for it the best way possible, make it user-friendly, and have it run smoothly. In addition to that, you do your very best to keep it from harm. However, just like parenting, when it comes to website security, you won’t always get everything right. One hundred percent safety is just not achievable. So, instead of trying to do everything right, how about concentrating on not screwing up completely? Avoiding the most common pitfalls can often […]
Security Experts Weigh in: The Future of WordPress Security
When your career is entirely online, assessing security threats is an ongoing part of life. For WordPress users, there are ways to significantly mitigate security risks, however, the reality is that users still must understand the threat space and stay vigilant to keep their sites secure. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, WordPress security must evolve as well. We talked to three security experts about the state of WordPress security, and where things are going. How are Attacks Reaching WordPress? WordPress has become so much more than blogging software. It’s grown into a full-featured platform used to power incredible digital experiences. With each new feature, […]
WordPress Security in 2017: What It Means for Your Website
Powering nearly 74.6 million websites, WordPress can be an inviting target for hackers. Much like other services, the platform has been the subject of numerous attacks throughout its existence, but no major vulnerabilities have been discovered inside WordPress’ core since January 2013. Security is (of course) a constant concern for many WordPress developers. Although no website is 100% secure, you can certainly make hacking difficult by maximizing your site’s security. There’s lots of good advice available to protect your website, but with WordPress constantly evolving, do the old methods of staying safe still apply in 2017? In this post, we’ll kick the year […]
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