Malware. The very mention of that word is enough to strike fear into the hearts of programmers, web developers, and bloggers. Okay, maybe that’s a tad dramatic, but a WordPress malware infection is no laughing matter. They can paralyze your website or even your website network in a blink of an eye.
Protecting Your WordPress Site From Bad Bots
We tend to think of the internet as a tool that people use to access information and communicate, but, in reality, the majority of internet traffic is machines talking to machines. There is no person in the loop. Bot is the catchall name for software that “pretends” to be human on the web. Google’s web […]
Here’s What You Need to Secure Your WordPress Site in 2014 & Beyond
Internet security is the only topic on the web that I can predict will always be in the headlines as long as mankind and internet technologies exist. As we take exponential leaps and bounds in technological advancements, security is an issue that is always there to keep us busy. An increased number of our most […]
Most Popular WordPress Security Plugins
Online security is such a big issue these days. We, ourselves, have been the target of massive security attacks. Whether you have been in the same situation, or you simply want to make sure that your WordPress site is as secure as possible, here is an infographic that can help you. Created by the guys […]
Blogging Pitfalls: Why You Should Update Your Themes (and Use Child Themes)
Most bloggers and webmasters who use WordPress understand that you need to keep their core files up to date and also update any plugins that they may have. Fortunately, WordPress makes the process of doing so very easy and painless, usually just a click away, and most users seem to do it without thinking about […]
3 WordPress Habits That Make Hackers Happy
Despite rumors proclaiming the contrary, WordPress is actually a very secure CMS platform utilized by millions of users around the world. Unfortunately its immense popularity makes the software a prime target for hackers, similar to how Facebook and Twitter are prime targets since “everyone” is using them. While there are more advanced measures that users […]
New VaultPress Security Premium Security Plugin
A Premium Security Plugin for VaultPress users. Security on your WordPress page is going to be pretty high – hopefully you’ll have a passion for blogging, or maybe even use a wide range of WordPress sites as client sites if you’re a designer or developer, so if you’re offering a service to someone, why not […]
WordPress Security – A Comprehensive Guide
Keeping your WordPress installation secure is usually not something a lot of people spend a great deal of time on. However, I believe WordPress security, tightening up the place should be your first priority every single time you install WordPress. No exceptions. With the recent Pharma hack, more info about it plus a solution on […]