From Google DNS to Tech Support Scam Sites: Unmasking the Malware Trail
A vast majority of website malware employ the ever-familiar HTTP/HTTPS protocols for its malicious activities. But, we also periodically confront more interesting hybrid malware leveraging various...
View ArticleWhy WordPress Gets Hacked
A question we frequently get from new users as they’re onboarding is: why does WordPress get hacked? Of course, this question makes sense in this context; it’s extremely frustrating to find out that...
View ArticleWordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup August 2023
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of...
View ArticleWordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup September 2023
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of...
View ArticleBalada Injector Targets Unpatched tagDiv Plugin, Newspaper Theme & WordPress...
In the middle of September 2023, vulnerability advisory resources disclosed the details of an Unauthenticated Stored XSS vulnerability in the tagDiv Composer (the companion plugin for the popular...
View ArticleHow to Secure the WordPress Login Page
Given that WordPress powers millions of websites worldwide, it’s no surprise that it’s a prime target for malicious activities ranging from brute force attacks and hacking attempts to unauthorized...
View ArticleWordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup October 2023
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of...
View ArticleBlack Friday & Cyber Monday Ecommerce Security Threats
Consumers spent a whopping $35.3 billion during last year’s cyber week shopping season. With Cyber Monday accounting for $11.3 billion in revenue alone, this period remains one of the biggest online...
View ArticleHow to Harden & Secure a Website (12 Steps)
Attackers are always on the hunt for vulnerable websites. Whether you have a WordPress, Magento, or Joomla website — you’ll want to take steps to secure your site and server from attacks and malware....
View ArticleTroubleshooting WordPress: How to Fix the White Screen of Death
Navigating to your WordPress site only to be met with the White Screen of Death (WSoD) can be a daunting experience. This error denies access to your site for both administrators and visitors,...
View ArticleWordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup November 2023
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of...
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