WordPress security updates: August 2026 vulnerability roundup
Keeping WordPress, plugins and themes up to date is one of the most important parts…
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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….
WordPress vulnerability and patch roundup: June 2026
A single outdated WordPress plugin can create an opening for attackers, potentially leading to website…
PCI compliance is not just a checkbox for ecommerce websites
When your website starts taking online payments, security becomes more than a technical consideration. Your…
Fake WordPress PBN plugin hides malware in the database
A recent Sucuri investigation has uncovered a layered WordPress infection that used a fake plugin,…
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…