Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — June 2026
Sucuri Malware Research Team 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…
What is the Principle of Least Privilege?
Sucuri Originally published: January 9, 2024 by Rianna MacLeod If you own a website and collaborate with other people, the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is…
PCI Compliance Isn’t a Checkbox: How to Secure Ecommerce Checkouts Before Attackers Arrive
Kyle Knight A working checkout page is often the moment a business starts to feel real. The products are live, the cart is functional, payments are flowing,…
How to Fix Google Ads Disapproved Due to Malicious or Unwanted Software
Originally published: January 16, 2024 by Rianna MacLeod Were your Google Ads just disapproved after a website compromise? Or, are you seeing policy violations for…
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…
What is Ransomware?
Originally published: February 12, 2020 by Justin Channell Ransomware has been one of the scariest topics in cybersecurity for years – and for good reason.…
Network Firewall vs. Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Originally published: November 1, 2021 by Allison Bondi As more of business and daily life has moved online, hackers have found a clear opportunity. The…
Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — May 2026
If you run a website, you know that a single unpatched vulnerability can take your site offline, damage your reputation, or leave you cleaning up…
A Beginner’s Guide to the CVE Database
Keeping websites and applications secure starts with knowing which vulnerabilities exist, how severe they are, and whether they affect your stack. That’s exactly where the…
WordPress Site Down? Here’s How to Get Back Online
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…
What to Do When a Third-Party Data Breach Puts Your Website at Risk
Data breach notification letters have become a familiar routine. They usually start with “We value your privacy” and offer a year of free credit monitoring.…