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July 27, 2026 by Paul G.

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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July 20, 2026 by Paul G.

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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July 13, 2026 by Paul G.

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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July 6, 2026 by Paul G.

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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June 29, 2026 by Paul G.

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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June 22, 2026 by Paul G.

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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June 15, 2026 by Paul G.

20 Critical WordPress Vulnerabilities to Fix This Week

New WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities this week. Check the top risks, severity scores, fixes, and hardening solutions to keep your site secure.

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June 9, 2026 by Paul G.

OttoKit, WPvivid, Blocksy, and More WordPress Vulnerabilities & Lock Down App Permissions

Fresh WordPress plugin and theme vulnerabilities landed this week, some critically severe. Time to update, and time to restrict your connected tool access.

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June 1, 2026 by Paul G.

No Rest for WordPress: ACF Extended Critical & A Notice From Shield’s Team

ACF Extended joins the list of critically vulnerable WordPress plugins, and Shield Security is ending PHP 7.4 support. Here is what you need to know.

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May 26, 2026 by Paul G.

High BookingPress Pro Risk, npm Attacks, and WordPress Breach Recovery

High BookingPress Pro flaws, npm supply chain attacks, and active plugin exploits put WordPress sites at risk. See affected plugins and breach recovery tips.

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