Security
Latest Vulnerabilities & WordPress Image and File Uploads Security
It's a relatively quiet week in WordPress security, but we’ve gathered a few items together that might be worthy of your attention. We're also sharing one of our recent blog articles that discusses security around image and file uploads in WordPress.
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Which Elementor Versions Are Vulnerable? Find Out Now
Discover if your WordPress site is at risk due to Elementor vulnerabilities. Learn how to update and secure your website now.
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Critical Vulnerabilities; WordPress Checkout Pages Compromised; Securing WP Forms Tips;
There are a couple of really crucial security patches needed for a few popular plugins, alongside high risks in lesser-used plugins. There's also new malware targeting e-commerce checkout pages and tips to secure WP forms, from our blog.
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How to Efficiently Stop Contact Form 7 Spam
Tired of Contact Form 7 spam? Discover advanced techniques to outsmart bots and reclaim your inbox. Learn how Shield Security PRO can protect your forms effectively.
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How to Safeguard Image and File Uploads in WordPress
Protect your WordPress site from malicious file uploads. Learn the best plugins and practices to enable secure file uploads without compromising security.
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Happy new year from the Shield team! Big-name Vulnerabilities; & Free Beginner WordPress Designer Course Available;
Big-name plugins like UpdraftPlus and Envato are in the spotlight this week, alongside recurring vulnerabilities with WPForms. In addition, we've spotted a free Beginner WordPress Designer course that was launched for aspiring designers.
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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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