Millions of attacks hit WordPress websites - here's how to make sure you stay safe

Being the world’s number one website builder platform, WordPress is a popular target among cybercriminals. However, since it ...
Bleeping Computer

Nearly 30% of critical WordPress plugin bugs don't get a patch

Patchstack, a leader in WordPress security and threat intelligence, has released a whitepaper to present the state of WordPress security in 2021, and the report paints a dire picture. More ...
Searchenginejournal.com

WordPress Jetpack Now Available As Six Plugins

Automattic announced a modular approach to the all-in-one Jetpack that allows users to choose only the features they need. Automattic is the for-profit side of WordPress. Although they are for-profit ...
Bleeping Computer

Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code

Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins ("Must-Use Plugins") directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. The technique was first observed by security ...
Ars Technica

Hundreds of WordPress sites infected by recently discovered backdoor

Malware that exploits unpatched vulnerabilities in 30 different WordPress plugins has infected hundreds if not thousands of sites and may have been in active use for years, according to a writeup ...