5 Compromised Plugins Identified on WordPress
WordPress users need to check their sites immediately: five compromised plugins have been found in the plugin repository.
Tag Archives: Security
Biden Signs Bill that Could Lead to TikTok Ban
The ball is now in the court of Tiktok's owner after President Joe Biden signed legislation to pave the way to an American Tiktok ban.
Sometimes Customer Support Isn’t Supportive at All
Over the weekend, my mom had to call customer support for AOL when she had a login issue. It shouldn't have been so complicated.
Would You Go Through Airport Security If You Weren’t Flying?
A handful of airports allow visitors to go through airport security to visit internal parts of the airport even if they aren't traveling.
The Check’s in the Mail? Gmail to Add Blue Checkmarks
After Twitter scrapped the value of blue checkmarks on its platform, there's now a new place to watch for them: Your email!
Twitter to Charge for SMS Two-Factor Authentication
Twitter, in its latest blunder, will require its users to pay for its subscription service to be able to use SMS Two-Factor Authentication.
Should You Use Two-Factor Authentication on Your Blog?
A recent article on beefing up security on your blog recommended several important steps, including two-factor authentication for logins.
NordPass Releases Most Common 2022 Passwords
There may be one bright spot you can find on the newly-released list of the U.S.'s most common 2022 passwords.
Why You Shouldn’t Respond to Those Random Email Messages
I don't know about you, but I've seen a definite increase in email messages that seem to be mistakenly sent to me instead of someone else.
Despite Two-Factor Authentication, Your Facebook Can Be Hacked
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts. But sometimes, hackers can even get through that.
WordPress 6.0 Released: Should You Upgrade?
WordPress says its latest version, WordPress 6.0, is now available for installation. But should you click that 'Install' button?
Are You Using Two-Factor Authentication? If Not, Start Now!
Two-Factor Authentication is an extra layer of security designed to protect your accounts. Too many people think it's a bother.
Post Your Salary Online? Sounds Like a Bad Idea!
Would you ever be tempted to post your salary for the world to see? Some are doing just that...though they're not posting their names.
Plugin Vulnerability Could Leave 1 Million WordPress Sites at Risk
A leading website security platform warned of a plugin vulnerability WordPress users should act on immediately.
Are You Updating WordPress Plugins? If Not, Do It Now!
No one wants their website hacked. New stats suggest updating WordPress plugins could be your first line of defense.
My Web Host Shocked Me with Malware Scan Results
In my experience, when I receive an email from my web host, it can be bad news. Last week, they alerted me about a malware scan.
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