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WordPress Vulnerability and Patch Roundup November 2022

WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup November 2022

Cesar Anjos

November 29, 2022

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…

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New Wave of SocGholish cid=27x Injections

Denis Sinegubko

November 23, 2022

On November 15th, Ben Martin reported a new type of WordPress infection resulting in the injection of SocGholish scripts into web pages. The attack loads…

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WP-CLI: How to Install WordPress via SSH

Rianna MacLeod

November 22, 2022

Sure, there are tons of one-click installers floating around for WordPress. But they’re not always the most secure option — and can still be tedious…

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How to fix the This SIte May Harm Your Computer website warning

How to Fix the “This Site May Harm Your Computer” Warning

Rianna MacLeod

November 17, 2022

Most modern web browsers and search authorities like Google have a vested interest in protecting their users from malware. Warning messages like “This site may…

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Massive ois[.]is Black Hat Redirect Malware Campaign

Ben Martin

November 8, 2022

Since September 2022, our research team has tracked a surge in WordPress malware redirecting website visitors to fake Q&A sites via ois[.]is. These malicious redirects…

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Ecommerce Security Threats

Rianna MacLeod

November 1, 2022

Consumers spent a whopping $33.9 billion during Cyber Week last year. With the average adult spending $430 on Black Friday alone, this period remains one…

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WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup October 2022

Rodrigo Escobar

October 28, 2022

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Malware vs Virus: What’s the Difference?

Stephen Johnston

October 25, 2022

There appears to be a general misunderstanding among internet users about the difference between malware and viruses. The two terms are often used interchangeably —…

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Wordfence Evasion Malware Conceals Backdoors

Ben Martin

October 20, 2022

Malware authors, with some notable exceptions, tend to design their malicious code to hide from sight. The techniques they use help their malware stay on…

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How to Securely Debug & Check WordPress Errors on Your Website

How to (Securely) Debug WordPress Errors on Your Website

Kaushal Bhavsar

October 13, 2022

While working on or maintaining your WordPress website, you’ll inevitably encounter an error that prevents it from properly functioning. Knowing how to securely debug and…

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SiteCheck Malware Trends Report – Q3 2022

Rianna MacLeod

October 12, 2022

For the latest malicious scripts, check out our SiteCheck 2023 Mid-Year Malware Trends report. Our free SiteCheck remote website scanner provides immediate insights about malware…

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