WordPress security articles, guides, and announcements.
Choosing a WordPress security scanner is confusing. There are dozens of options, ranging from free plugins to $500/year enterprise plans. Some scan from the outside, some require server access, and so...
When attackers compromise a WordPress site, the malware you see is not the real problem. The real problem is the backdoor they leave behind. A backdoor is a hidden piece of code that gives the attack...
A compromised blog is bad. A compromised WooCommerce store is a crisis. When a regular WordPress site gets hacked, you lose traffic and reputation. When a WooCommerce store gets hacked, you potential...
Most WordPress security advice is either too vague ("keep your site secure") or too paranoid ("disable everything"). This checklist focuses on what actually prevents the majority of WordPress attacks,...
A blacklisted website loses traffic overnight. Google removes you from search results. Browsers show scary red warning pages. Email services reject messages from your domain. And most site owners have...
Your WordPress site is infected. Maybe your host suspended your account, visitors are getting redirected to scam pages, or your security scanner found malicious code. Whatever tipped you off, you need...