Paul G.
Paul Goodchild is the founder and CEO of Shield Security for WordPress – a best-in-class security plugin for the protection of critical WordPress-based websites and businesses.
Paul focuses on security features that deliver realworld results for client through the prevention of security breaches before they can happen. Prevention is preferrable over busy-security-work that sees you putting out fires and cleaning up your sites after an infection has taken hold.
Paul maintains that while a security plugin for WordPress is absolutely crucial, “security” is a practice and must involve your entire website and WordPress hosting environment, including your own local device security and security hygiene.
Latest blogs from Paul
Top 10 WordPress Vulnerabilities With Extreme Security Risks
Broken Link Checker and W3 Total Cache feature among this week’s critical WordPress vulnerabilities, alongside practical plugin security tips.
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Severe Risks, No-Fix Vulnerabilities, and Your WP Filesystem Guide
WordPress core patches continue as severe plugin vulnerabilities surface. See the latest security alerts and get to know your WP root directory.
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WordPress Security Fixes You Shouldn’t Skip
WordPress Core and plugin vulnerabilities demand urgent updates. Plus, explore how layered defences help protect against XSS threats.
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Rank Math SEO, Facebook Plugins, and More;& Early Threat Warning Signs
WordPress plugins are under attack this week, some unpatched or removed from WP.org. Review your site, and learn how to respond to threats fast.
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4M+ WordPress Sites at Risk & Are You Protected From CSRF?
Stay alert to multiple new WordPress plugin threats, including an Avada Core CSRF risk, and discover how to protect against this type of vulnerability.
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WordPress Core and Top Plugins Hit by New Vulnerabilities
Two critical WordPress Core vulnerabilities just landed, plus flaws in popular plugins. Get this security roundup and a maintenance guide to stay protected.
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Plugin Security Red Flags and Safer WordPress Updates Guide
Weekly WordPress security roundup: key plugin and theme vulnerabilities, risk scores, and update guide to reduce threats across your sites.
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Critical WordPress Plugin Risks & Smarter Spam Defence
Vulnerable WordPress plugins span critical to medium risk this week, some with no fix. Our guide shows how to lock spam out of your forms.
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OMGF Pro, Elementor, MainWP & More; Spot the Biggest WordPress Threats
Critical 10/10 security risk in OMGF Pro, with others like Elementor and MainWP also flagged. Spot the biggest WordPress threats and learn what to do next.
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities & the Hidden OptinMonster CDN Attack: Detect What Others Miss
Critical WordPress vulnerabilities, the OptinMonster CDN supply chain attack, and how Shield uncovers the malware that traditional security tools can't detect.
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