Why Delaying WordPress Updates Increases Security Risks
Sucuri 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…
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WordPress PBN Plugin Drops Dual Webshells via Database Injection
Puja Srivastava During a recent incident response engagement, our team uncovered a multi-stage WordPress infection that goes beyond the usual file-based malware. The attacker combined a fake…
WordPress Site Down? Here’s How to Get Back Online
Kyle Knight If your WordPress site goes offline, every minute costs you lost sales, missed leads, and a dent in visitor trust. Search engines may start flagging…
WordPress DDoS Protection: How to Keep Your Site Online
WordPress powers over 40% of the web, which makes it one of the most attractive targets for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. If your…
How to Fix “Not Secure” Warnings and SSL Issues in WordPress (8 Steps)
If you own a WordPress website and ever encountered the “Not Secure” warning, you might have worried that visitors would perceive your site as spam…
The Security Risks of Using Nulled WordPress Plugins
Every year, thousands of WordPress sites get compromised, and a surprising number of those infections trace back to a single decision: installing a nulled plugin.…
Shadow Directories: A Unique Method to Hijack WordPress Permalinks
Last month, while working on a WordPress cleanup case, a customer reached out with a strange complaint: their website looked completely normal to them and…
Fake Browser Updates Targeting WordPress Administrators via Malicious Plugin
We recently investigated a case involving a WordPress website where a customer reported persistent fake pop-up notifications appearing on their site. The warnings were urging…
How to Protect Your WordPress Site From a Phishing Attack
If you run a website, manage a business inbox, or even just use online banking, you’ve already lived in the phishing era for a long…
WordPress Auto-Login Backdoor Disguised as JavaScript Data File
During a recent investigation, we discovered a sophisticated WordPress backdoor hidden in what appears to be a JavaScript data file. This malware automatically logs attackers…
How to Choose WordPress Caching Options
If you want a faster WordPress site, caching belongs at the center of your performance plan. It reduces the work your server has to do…