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April 20, 2026 by Paul G.

WP.org Supply Chain Attack;& WordPress WAF Protection

Second major WordPress plugin supply chain attack linked to “Essential Plugin” exposes a critical backdoor. Check affected plugins and secure your site.

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April 13, 2026 by Paul G.

Smart Slider 3 Backdoor Sparks Critical WordPress Vulnerabilities

Critical WordPress vulnerabilities grow with Smart Slider 3 and Blocksy Companion flaws, plus updates on secure outsourcing and a new AI CMS.

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April 7, 2026 by Paul G.

WordPress Plugin Risks Continue;& Fake CAPTCHA Malware Alert

New security risks hit popular WordPress plugins, including a critical flaw. While fake CAPTCHA malware spreads. learn what truly keeps sites safe.

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March 30, 2026 by Paul G.

ThemeREX Addons & Other Critical Flaws Hit WordPress Plugins

WordPress threats report this week includes repeated plugin flaws, a top ThemeREX Addons vulnerability and is exploring the true cost of securing sites.

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March 23, 2026 by Paul G.

Top Plugin Risks, My WordPress in Your Browser;& SQL Injection Checks

Plugins powering millions of sites with hidden vulnerabilities, the new WordPress in your browser release, and our latest SQL injection testing playbook.

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March 16, 2026 by Paul G.

WordPress Security Patch, Recurring Plugin Risks & Early Threat Monitoring

WordPress has a new security patch, and major plugin vulnerabilities persist, including unpatched MetForm Pro. Plus, see how to use custom security alerts.

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March 9, 2026 by Paul G.

Serious Widget Options and Other WordPress Gaps Expose Millions

Several plugin vulnerabilities surfaced this week, including Widget Options with a critical flaw still awaiting a fix—another reason to harden WordPress.

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March 2, 2026 by Paul G.

Highly Critical & Unpatched WordPress Vulnerabilities

Discover critical security risks in popular WordPress plugins and unpatched vulnerabilities, plus everyday mistakes that let hackers in and how to stop them.

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February 23, 2026 by Paul G.

Top Plugins Hit, CleanTalk’s Anti-Spam Highest Risk

WordPress sites face active threats from vulnerable popular plugins like CleanTalk’s Anti‑Spam. Learn what's at risk and how to protect your WooCommerce.

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February 16, 2026 by Paul G.

Max Severity Flaw in WPvivid Backup Threatens 1M WordPress Sites

Across several popular WordPress plugin vulnerabilities, WPvivid Backup scores the highest. Monitor active users to stay safe.

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