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Stay Alert: Latest Plugin Risks and WordPress Pingbacks Security
SureTriggers is back to the high-risk radar after a quiet week, with other plugins on the horizon. For those dealing with disabling WordPress pingbacks, don’t miss our blog for the full guide.
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WordPress Security Flaws, Backup for Protection; & WooCommerce Backdoor Threat
With Elementor leading the vulnerability chart again, we’re covering what fixes are needed, why automatic WordPress backups are a must, and the rising risk of WooCommerce backdoors.
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Waves of Attacks Leave Millions Vulnerable; & Stop Spam Bots Hijacking WPForms
This week in WordPress security: the spotlight’s back on popular plugins and themes as new vulnerabilities put millions of sites at risk. Our latest guide, featuring expert-level WPForms spam prevention strategies, is perfect for those ready to level up their defences.
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High-Stakes Plugin Risks & Mastering X-XSS-Protection
This week, Everest Forms tops the vulnerability list again. We’re taking a closer look at what needs patching, how to tighten defenses with X-XSS-Protection, and what’s ahead for WordPress developers.
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WordPress Vulnerabilities, Malware Threats; & Recovery Guide
From unpatched vulnerabilities to hidden malware in the ‘mu-plugins’ directory, this roundup covers recent WordPress security threats, with a link to our recovery guide in case things go wrong.
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Recent WordPress Risks; & Improve HSTS Security
New WordPress vulnerabilities in plugins and themes, including persistent Elementor issues, have surfaced this week. We also have a blog article that walks you through HSTS security for your sites.
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Critical WordPress Threats; & Shield Your Comment Forms
A wave of security risks is hitting countless WordPress sites this week, fueled by WP Ghost, while DollyWay malware continues to target thousands. Explore our blog for smarter solutions to fight spam and protect your comment forms.
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Unmasking Hidden Risks in Plugins & Themes; Catch and Crush Malware
WordPress plugins and themes, both big and small, continue to hide security risks—one affects 5+ million installs. Plus, discover how to spot and tackle malware threats.
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Weekly Vulnerabilities; Trust-Building and Performance Strategies
This is a fresh roundup of plugin and theme vulnerabilities with key maintenance steps to keep your WordPress site secure, reliable, and performing at its best.
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Some vulnerable plugins removed from WP.org; & the ‘Security Through Obscurity’ myth
There's a few ultra critical vulnerabilities this week, with some removed from the WP repo. You can check out the upcoming WP virtual conference and uncover the "Security Through Obscurity" myth from our blog archive.
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