Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — August 2026
Sucuri Malware Research Team If you operate a website, you’re already aware that a single unpatched vulnerability can render your site inaccessible, compromise your reputation, or necessitate extensive remediation…
Third-Party Script Security: How Tags, Pixels, and Embeds Can Put Websites at Risk
Sucuri Third-party scripts are common on websites. They help with analytics, ads, live chat, social media, video, payments, and many other features. While not all are…
What Is a Website Attack Surface? A Beginner’s Guide to Reducing Risk
Each feature that you add to a website results in a new element that has to be managed. The credentials are accepted by a login…
The Illusion of a Lock – How AI is changing the speed and scale of hands-on WordPress vulnerability research.
Luke Herbrandson 2026: the year the tools learned to hack In May 2026, OpenAI began testing an internal research model against a cybersecurity benchmark called ExploitGym. While…
How to Create a Secure WordPress Staging Site: Beginner’s Guide
Updating WordPress directly on a live website can cause avoidable problems. A plugin update might break checkout, or a theme change could create layout issues…
Upgrading How You Sign In to Your Sucuri Account
Starting August 10, 2026, Sucuri will begin moving customer account logins to a new authentication platform designed to provide a stronger, more modern sign-in experience.…
Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — July 2026
Running a website means a single unpatched vulnerability can take it offline, harm your reputation, or require cleanup. Most compromises begin with automated attacks exploiting…
How to Know if Your Website Is Hacked
Kyle Knight Whether you manage a gaming blog, an e-commerce platform, or an enterprise-level website you probably want to be able to detect infections when they occur.…
Locking Down the WordPress Login Page
Due to its flexibility, ease of use, and massive plugin ecosystem, WordPress is a favorite among bloggers, developers, and businesses alike. Given its popularity, attackers…
What Is Clickjacking & How Do I Prevent It?
Originally published: September 8, 2022 by Antony Garand There are a plethora of techniques that attackers use to redirect site visitors and harvest sensitive information…
Why Delaying WordPress Updates Increases Security Risks
WordPress updates help close known vulnerabilities before automated attacks can find and exploit them. Once a patch is released, attackers often move quickly to scan…