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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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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ShieldNOTES Ep#36: Many vulnerabilities for popular plugins, alongside critical risks for lesser-used plugin.
Crucial updates for popular plugins under attack, alongside high security risks in lesser-used plugins. We've also got some WordPress community news and a piece from our blog.
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Best CAPTCHA Plugins for WordPress Login Security
Discover the top CAPTCHA plugins to safeguard your WordPress login and registration forms as well as a superior alternative from Shield Security PRO.
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ShieldNOTES Ep#35: Millions of Sites Under Attack & Early Threat Detection Tips
This week spotlights hugely popular plugins being targeted, putting millions of sites at risk. Please apply patches ASAP. We also share some tips on early threat detection and alerts, from our blog.
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Top 6 WordPress Attacks and How to Safeguard Your Site
Is your WordPress site vulnerable to attacks? Learn the top 6 threats and how to protect your website from brute force, SQL injections, and XSS exploits.
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How to Set Up Custom Security Alerts on WordPress
Safeguard your WordPress site with custom security alerts. Learn how to configure notifications, reduce false positives, and swiftly respond to threats.
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ShieldNOTES Ep#34: Critical Vulnerabilities, Actively Exploited, No-Fix Plugins & WP Engine Ban
This edition highlights critical vulnerabilities, no-fix plugins removed from the WP repo, WordPress's ban on WP Engine, and our latest blog on effectively securing your site.
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How to Safeguard Your WordPress Site by Disabling Directory Browsing
Prevent unauthorised access to your WordPress files. Our step-by-step tutorial shows you how to disable directory browsing and fortify your site's security.
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WordPress Security Through Obscurity – Does It Make Sense?
In this article we'll debunk some of the common tactics employed by those that tout Security Through Obscurity to protect WordPress websites.
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