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
Wordfence or MalCare: Which Should You Use?
Confused between MalCare and Wordfence for your WordPress security needs? Our detailed comparison covers pros, cons, features, and user experiences.
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High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Major WordPress Plugins You Can’t Ignore
Post SMTP, AI Engine, and Gravity Forms are affected by critical vulnerabilities, while The Events Calendar continues to face a recurring flaw. It’s time to review your updates and strengthen your WordPress site with a reliable CDN — see more below.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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