In previous posts we have examined some solid WordPress security fundamentals such as keeping software up to date and using strong passwords at all times. However, for those who are especially security-minded there are some advanced techniques that can significantly amplify your security posture. Two Factor Authentication Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is increasingly becoming a … Read more
The importance of keeping WordPress up to date On February 1, 2017 WordPress announced that the most recent version of the WordPress core included a security fix. Since WordPress is updated regularly and most updates contain some sort of security patch, very little attention was paid at first. However, within days the number of reported … Read more
A major challenge of working with WordPress, and of being in the web development business in general…is keeping up to date with the latest news on website security. Especially when you are working with large amounts of private or personal data / PII, such as in financial website design, site security is of the utmost … Read more
I recently received a frantic email from a friend stating that his WordPress blog had been hacked. I looked at the site, and sure enough it was full of rather unsavory content, the sort of which you’ll find in the darkest corners of your Spam folder. I was able to remove all the unwanted content … Read more
Mossack Fonseca is a law firm based in Panama. It became infamous for being at the center of the data breach dubbed “the Panama Papers”. The Panama Papers is a truly massive breach – a reported 2.6 Terabytes. To put that in perspective, the recent Sony data breach was 230Gb, just 10% of the Panama … Read more
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of standards that is required for any business (of any size) which accepts credit cards. It was created by Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover and JCB (as a group) to reduce credit card fraud and increase controls around credit card data. If your company accepts … Read more
With data breaches, hacks, identity theft, and cyber espionage becoming near-constant fixtures in the news, the very idea of cybersecurity is beginning to look somewhat suspect. After all, if megalithic institutions like the US Federal Government, Sony, and Target can’t cover their bases, what hope does your website have in protecting its data? This can … Read more
As of March 20 2015 WordPress accounted for 60.3% of all websites with a defined content management system (CMS) and an estimated 23.9% of ALL websites in the world (Per http://w3techs.com). That is quite an impressive number, but not surprising given how easy it is to create a site with WordPress and perform powerful functions … Read more
Keeping your WordPress website up to date is important for the security of your system, the compatibility of your software, and accessibility of your visitors. The benefits of an up to date website are numerous. A modern website with up to date software is less likely to experience hacking or spam. Older software is at … Read more
In today’s digital landscape, website security has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. With WordPress powering over 40% of all websites globally, ensuring the security of your WordPress site is more critical than ever. High-profile security breaches like Heartbleed and various Zero-Day vulnerabilities serve as stark reminders of the potential risks lurking … Read more