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November 3, 2025 by Paul G. | Security, ShieldNOTES

Husky, Polylang, LiteSpeed Cache, WooCommerce & Others Targeted; & Block Spam User Signups

This week, we spotlight security risks in widely used WordPress plugins, including a recurring LiteSpeed Cache vulnerability affecting millions, and the critical 9.3/10 HUSKY plugin flaw. Due to rising requests for help with preventing spam user registrations, we’re re-sharing our proven solutions from our blog.

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October 27, 2025 by Paul G.

Ongoing WordPress Threats, 3M+ Compromised; & Spot Attacks and Stay Secure

This week is busy for vulnerabilities - top plugins and themes hit, and almost everyone is likely affected by at least one. Plus, watch for warning signs and protect your WordPress site.

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October 20, 2025 by Paul G.

Popular Plugin Vulnerabilities, New Malware Warning; & Safe Migration Guide Inside

WordPress sites numbering in 16+ millions face ongoing threats from vulnerable plugins, and new malware is on the rise. Keep your site safe with this security briefing, including a migration checklist to prevent data loss, from our blog.

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October 17, 2025 by Paul G.

WordPress Migration Checklist to Prevent Data Loss

Keep your WordPress site safe during migration. Follow our checklist to prevent data loss and maintain SEO rankings.

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October 13, 2025 by Paul G.

Top 10 Big-Name Plugin Vulnerabilities & Why You Should Care

Even widely used WordPress plugins and themes aren’t immune to recurring vulnerabilities — one affects over 2 million installs. Updating regularly is critical, and our blog archive provides tips to keep your plugins in check.

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October 6, 2025 by Paul G.

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities (Yoast & More); & Database Repair Made Easy

A newly reported XSS vulnerability in Yoast SEO Pro, along with a LatePoint plugin flaw rated 8.8/10 in severity, threatens tens of millions of WordPress sites. If your site ever crashes, our database repair and recovery guide can help you get back online in no time.

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September 29, 2025 by Paul G.

WordPress Core, Top Plugins & New Backdoor Threats

From XSS in WordPress core and popular plugins, to the appearance of DebugMaster malware, this past week has been busy. Stay ahead of the threats with this roundup and additional safety guide from our blog archive.

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September 22, 2025 by Paul G.

Latest WordPress Plugin Threats and Why Backup Security Matters

Vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins are putting countless sites across the web in danger this week. Our latest blog shares the story of how your backup can turn against you and what you can do about it.

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September 17, 2025 by Paul G.

The Night Sarah’s Backups Turned Against Her

WordPress backup plugins store Google Drive credentials in your database. Learn why this security flaw means one hack can destroy both your site and backups.

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September 15, 2025 by Paul G.

Critical Vulnerabilities in Ninja Forms, The Events Calendar; & Safe Theme Update Strategies

High-risk vulnerabilities hit Ninja Forms and The Events Calendar, impacting more than a million sites, with several other widely-used plugins close behind. Stay protected and preserve your tweaks with our safe theme update strategies.

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