Security

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November 24, 2025 by Paul G.

Critical Risks in W3 Total Cache, Gravity Forms; & WordPress Footprint Hiding Tips

Critical attacks continue to target multiple popular plugins, including Code Snippets, affecting millions of sites, while W3 Total Cache and Gravity Forms are hit hardest with a 9/10 threat level. Plus, peek at our blog below for stealthy ways to keep your WordPress site safe and undetected from potential exploits.

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November 18, 2025 by Paul G.

Top Plugins Remain at Risk as WordPress Debuts Abilities API

Security takes center stage as recurring vulnerabilities strike popular plugins once again, including a new All In One SEO Pack risk affecting millions. Updates from the WordPress community and highlights from our blog round out this week’s coverage.

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November 12, 2025 by Paul G.

High-Risk Vulnerabilities in Major WordPress Plugins You Can’t Ignore

Post SMTP, AI Engine, and Gravity Forms are affected by critical vulnerabilities, while The Events Calendar continues to face a recurring flaw. It’s time to review your updates and strengthen your WordPress site with a reliable CDN — see more below.

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November 3, 2025 by Paul G.

Husky, Polylang, LiteSpeed Cache, WooCommerce & Others Targeted; & Block Spam User Signups

This week, we spotlight security risks in widely used WordPress plugins, including a recurring LiteSpeed Cache vulnerability affecting millions, and the critical 9.3/10 HUSKY plugin flaw. Due to rising requests for help with preventing spam user registrations, we’re re-sharing our proven solutions from our blog.

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October 27, 2025 by Paul G.

Ongoing WordPress Threats, 3M+ Compromised; & Spot Attacks and Stay Secure

This week is busy for vulnerabilities - top plugins and themes hit, and almost everyone is likely affected by at least one. Plus, watch for warning signs and protect your WordPress site.

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October 20, 2025 by Paul G.

Popular Plugin Vulnerabilities, New Malware Warning; & Safe Migration Guide Inside

WordPress sites numbering in 16+ millions face ongoing threats from vulnerable plugins, and new malware is on the rise. Keep your site safe with this security briefing, including a migration checklist to prevent data loss, from our blog.

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October 13, 2025 by Paul G.

Top 10 Big-Name Plugin Vulnerabilities & Why You Should Care

Even widely used WordPress plugins and themes aren’t immune to recurring vulnerabilities — one affects over 2 million installs. Updating regularly is critical, and our blog archive provides tips to keep your plugins in check.

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October 6, 2025 by Paul G.

WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities (Yoast & More); & Database Repair Made Easy

A newly reported XSS vulnerability in Yoast SEO Pro, along with a LatePoint plugin flaw rated 8.8/10 in severity, threatens tens of millions of WordPress sites. If your site ever crashes, our database repair and recovery guide can help you get back online in no time.

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September 29, 2025 by Paul G.

WordPress Core, Top Plugins & New Backdoor Threats

From XSS in WordPress core and popular plugins, to the appearance of DebugMaster malware, this past week has been busy. Stay ahead of the threats with this roundup and additional safety guide from our blog archive.

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September 22, 2025 by Paul G.

Latest WordPress Plugin Threats and Why Backup Security Matters

Vulnerabilities in popular WordPress plugins are putting countless sites across the web in danger this week. Our latest blog shares the story of how your backup can turn against you and what you can do about it.

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