Fake WordPress PBN plugin hides malware in the database
A recent Sucuri investigation has uncovered a layered WordPress infection that used a fake plugin,…
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May 2026 WordPress vulnerability roundup: what site owners need to know
WordPress security is not just a technical concern. A single unpatched plugin or theme can…
Check Your WordPress Site Now: Compromised Plugins Could Leave You Exposed
Website security is once again in the spotlight following reports that a number of popular…
What to do when a third-party data breach puts your website at risk
Data breach notifications are becoming increasingly common. They often arrive with a familiar message about…
DNSSEC and SSL certificates: why extra security can sometimes break your website padlock
DNSSEC is designed to make your domain more secure. It helps protect your DNS records…
April 2026 WordPress vulnerability roundup: what site owners need to know
Keeping a WordPress website secure is not a one-off job. Plugins, themes and page builders…
WordPress DDoS protection: how to keep your site online
When your website goes offline, your business feels it quickly. Enquiries stop, sales can be…
My website is hosting a phishing page — what should I do?
Finding out your website is being used for phishing can be alarming, especially if you…
Joomla SEO spam backdoor: how hidden malware can hijack your website traffic
If your website suddenly starts showing product links, pages or search results that have nothing…
WordPress vulnerability roundup: what March 2026 means for your website
WordPress security is not just a technical issue. When a plugin or theme vulnerability is…