If you are wondering what role does a WordPress host play in the security of your WordPress site and why do you really require a plugin in addition to a hosting provider, then read on. A good shared web hosting service works to protect your website and data from common threats by regularly monitoring suspicious […]
How to backup WordPress without a plugin
There are lots of WordPress backup plugins out there and in some cases ( well for many on cheap shared hosts without any real access ) that is your only real choice in terms of backing up your WordPress website. However, if you are on a quality host, or your own VPS, that gives you […]
Why is it catastrophic to find my WordPress site hacked?
Nobody wants to see an unwelcoming message such as “This website may harm your computer” or “Danger: malware ahead!”. It is unsettling to see your homepage defaced like this. However, unfortunately, an average of 30,000 new web pages get infected every day according to a SophosLabs Security Threat Report. The cost of a hacked website goes […]
Why Should My Little WordPress Site Be of Interest to Hackers?
Isn’t it annoying to find out that your WordPress site has been hacked? Here are some reasons that hackers may be interested in your WordPress site. Do not be surprised to know that hackers gain profit from hacking even your ‘little’ WordPress site. For instance, although the hacker’s focus may not be your website per […]
Why Paid WordPress Protection Products Provide Much More Security than Free Security Products
An astounding 1.5 million pages from WordPress were defaced by hackers in 2017. Two disastrous security threats called Specter and Meltdown were found at the beginning of the year 2018. Almost all computer chips manufactured in the past twenty years were thought to be affected. In the past, security breaches like these were common. This […]
Plugin Vulnerability: Download Plugins and Themes from Dashboard
The plugin ‘Download Plugins and Themes from Dashboard’ (https://wordpress.org/plugins/download-plugins-dashboard/) , a plugin that lets you download installed plugins and themes ZIP files directly from your admin dashboard without using FTP with 10,000+ installs has been identified to have multiple security flaws in version less than 1.6. NinTechNet discovered a multiple security issues within the Download […]