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June 18, 2026 by Paul G.

Why the OptinMonster CDN Attack Is a Case for On-Site WordPress Security

On 12 June 2026, a compromised CDN credential turned OptinMonster and TrustPulse into malware delivery vehicles targeting WordPress admins. Cloudflare couldn't stop it. A WAF couldn't stop it. We look at why on-site WordPress security is the layer that actually matters here, and what Shield is building next to catch an attack technique most security tools can't even see.

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February 19, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNOTES Ep#1: Your Monday Morning Security Notes

ShieldNOTES is your Monday Morning bulletin on any important security news and updates. This is our 1st edition.

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June 30, 2023 by Paul G.

Why Malware Scanning For WordPress is NOT Useless

WordPress malware scanning can be flawed, but it is far from being completely worthless. We argue that malware scanning on WordPress is still critical.

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June 16, 2022 by Paul G.

Don’t Believe The Hype: Why WordPress Malware Isn’t Your Biggest Threat

The biggest threat to your WordPress site security isn't malware. It's bad bots. We explore how and why bad bots are your biggest WordPress security threat.

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