Security

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November 20, 2024 by Paul G.

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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November 18, 2024 by Paul G.

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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November 15, 2024 by Paul G.

Safely Disable WordPress Automatic Updates: Step-by-Step

Take control of your WordPress site's stability by disabling automatic updates. Our step-by-step tutorial shows you how to safely turn off updates.

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November 13, 2024 by Paul G.

Enhanced Security: How to Disguise Your WordPress Site

Discover how to enhance your WordPress site's security by disguising version numbers, URLs, and paths. Learn measures to protect your site from vulnerabilities.

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November 11, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNotes #40: Top Security Risks in Plugins & Themes; & Proven Backup Strategies

Security flaws continue to affect plugins and themes this week, and we explore backup methods to keep your site & data safe from disaster.

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November 7, 2024 by Ellipsis

A Comprehensive Guide to Backup Strategies for Your WordPress Website

Regular backups are essential for WordPress website owners. They safeguard your data, protect against hacking attempts, and provide a safety net for unexpected failures. By implementing a robust backup strategy, you’re not just protecting your content; you’re securing your online...

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November 4, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNotes #39: LiteSpeed Cache recurring vulnerability, and others; & WPLockout Solutions

This week highlights security risks in popular plugins, focusing on a recurring high-severity LiteSpeed Cache vulnerability affecting millions, along with tips for fixing WordPress lockouts.

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October 28, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNotes #38: Many High-Risk Vulnerabilities For Popular Plugins

There are quite a few serious vulnerabilities highlighted this week, on many popular plugins.

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October 21, 2024 by Paul G.

ShieldNotes #37: Popular Plugins Under Attack, while Devs remove plugins from WP Repo

Several very popular plugins at-risk, with Jetpack impacting nearly 25M sites. And, after WP.org assumed ownership of ACF, several other plugin devs have decided to mitigate this risk by running their own plugin hosting.

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October 18, 2024 by Paul G.

How to Stop Brute Force Attacks with WordPress OTP

Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks with OTP. Learn how to easily implement one-time passwords using top plugins and our step-by-step guide.

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