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October 21, 2024 by Paul G. | Security, ShieldNOTES

ShieldNotes #37: Popular Plugins Under Attack, while Devs remove plugins from WP Repo

Several very popular plugins at-risk, with Jetpack impacting nearly 25M sites. And, after WP.org assumed ownership of ACF, several other plugin devs have decided to mitigate this risk by running their own plugin hosting.

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October 18, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Stop Brute Force Attacks with WordPress OTP

Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks with OTP. Learn how to easily implement one-time passwords using top plugins and our step-by-step guide.

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October 14, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#36: Many vulnerabilities for popular plugins, alongside critical risks for lesser-used plugin.

Crucial updates for popular plugins under attack, alongside high security risks in lesser-used plugins. We've also got some WordPress community news and a piece from our blog.

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October 9, 2024 by Paul G.

Best CAPTCHA Plugins for WordPress Login Security

Discover the top CAPTCHA plugins to safeguard your WordPress login and registration forms as well as a superior alternative from Shield Security PRO.

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October 7, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#35: Millions of Sites Under Attack & Early Threat Detection Tips

This week spotlights hugely popular plugins being targeted, putting millions of sites at risk. Please apply patches ASAP. We also share some tips on early threat detection and alerts, from our blog.

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October 4, 2024 by Paul G.

Top 6 WordPress Attacks and How to Safeguard Your Site

Is your WordPress site vulnerable to attacks? Learn the top 6 threats and how to protect your website from brute force, SQL injections, and XSS exploits.

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October 2, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Set Up Custom Security Alerts on WordPress

Safeguard your WordPress site with custom security alerts. Learn how to configure notifications, reduce false positives, and swiftly respond to threats.

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September 30, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#34: Critical Vulnerabilities, Actively Exploited, No-Fix Plugins & WP Engine Ban

This edition highlights critical vulnerabilities, no-fix plugins removed from the WP repo, WordPress's ban on WP Engine, and our latest blog on effectively securing your site.

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September 24, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Safeguard Your WordPress Site by Disabling Directory Browsing

Prevent unauthorised access to your WordPress files. Our step-by-step tutorial shows you how to disable directory browsing and fortify your site's security.

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September 23, 2024 by Paul G.

WordPress Security Through Obscurity – Does It Make Sense?

In this article we'll debunk some of the common tactics employed by those that tout Security Through Obscurity to protect WordPress websites.

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