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How to Create and Secure WordPress Forms in 3 Easy Steps
Protect your WordPress forms from spam and attacks with our easy 3-step guide. Learn how to enable SSL, prevent spam, and secure user data with WPForms.
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Using Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to Enhance WordPress Security
Discover how CDNs enhance WordPress security beyond speed improvements, protecting your site from attacks while improving performance and user experience.
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Elementor & LiteSpeed At Risk (again!); & wp.org Services Paused;
It doesn't seem to take very long for either, or both, of Elementor or LiteSpeed to make an appearance on our ShieldNOTES emails. There are also 2 Elementor-related plugins with vulnerabilities, and the popular User Role Editor plugin faces exposes sites to a CSRF of severity 9.8/10.
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How to Force HTTPS on WordPress: Easy for Beginners
Secure your WordPress site by forcing HTTPS. Our beginner's guide covers SSL setup, redirects, and SEO for a smooth transition.
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A big week for vulnerabilities; REST API Security Tips; & ShieldPRO 20.1 Released
This is a big week for vulnerabilities. Several popular form plugins are hit by quite serious vulnerabilities, and there's a priviledge escalation risk with the MainWP client plugin. It's hard to imagine that there's anyone out there not affected by at least 1 vulnerability this week. I'd also like to draw your attention to our latest ShieldPRO release, v20.1.
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ShieldNotes #44: Security Risks; & Sneak Peak into ShieldPRO’s 20.1 Release
There are a few security vulnerabilities that may need your attention, and check out what's coming in Shield 20.1.
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ShieldNotes #43: Popular plugins are high risk, including CleanTalk’s Anti-Spam; & WordPress rolls out free ACF Pro Plugin;
Several high-traffic plugins, including CleanTalk’s anti-spam, are facing significant security risks. Meanwhile, WordPress introduces a new plugin with free ACF Pro features.
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ShieldNotes #42: Top Plugins Targeted, Rank Math SEO Hits 3M Sites
This week’s security updates reveal flaws in popular plugins, including Rank Math SEO, impacting more than 3M sites. PeepSo is exiting the wp.org.
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Proven Tips Securing Your WordPress REST API
Secure your WordPress REST API from hackers and data breaches. Learn proven tips for authentication, access control, SSL, and more. Protect your site now!
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ShieldNotes #41: Popular Plugins Under Attack, High Risk to Millions of Sites; & Mask Your WP Site Effectively
Active exploitation of security vulnerabilities in popular plugins leaves millions of sites at high risk. We debunk the WP version masking myth with smarter hiding tips.
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