WordPress security vulnerabilities and updates: September 2026
September 2026 saw security vulnerabilities reported across a wide range of popular WordPress plugins and…
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Has your WordPress website been hacked? 13 warning signs to look for
Has your website started behaving strangely? Perhaps visitors are being redirected to unfamiliar pages, your…
SSH brute force attacks: How to protect your website server
Keeping your WordPress website secure involves more than protecting the login page and updating plugins….
WordPress security plugins: how to choose the right protection for your website
A WordPress security plugin can strengthen your website, monitor suspicious activity and help detect malware….
WordPress security updates: August 2026 vulnerability roundup
Keeping WordPress, plugins and themes up to date is one of the most important parts…
Third-party scripts and WordPress security: are tags, pixels and embeds putting your website at risk?
Analytics tools, advertising pixels, live chat, videos, payment services and social media integrations are now…
AI is speeding up WordPress vulnerability research. What does that mean for your website?
Artificial intelligence is changing the way security researchers find weaknesses in software. Tasks that once…
What is a website attack surface? A practical guide to reducing risk
Every feature you add to your website creates something else that needs to be managed…
Critical wp2shell WordPress vulnerability: update your website now
A critical security vulnerability known as wp2shell has been identified in WordPress core. Unlike many…
Why delaying WordPress updates puts your website at risk
When your WordPress website appears to be working properly, postponing an update can feel harmless….