New WP-CLI Project Aims to Extend Checksum Verification to Plugins and Themes
The WP-CLI team is initiating a new project that aims to bring checksum verification to […]
Tag: security
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SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam Plugin Permanently Removed from WordPress.org Due to Spam Code
The SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam plugin has been removed from the WordPress Directory due to its […]
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WordPress 4.8.2 Patches Eight Security Vulnerabilities
WordPress 4.8.2 is available for download and users are encouraged to update as soon as […]
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Display Widgets Plugin Permanently Removed from WordPress.org Due to Malicious Code
Display Widgets, a plugin with more than 200,000 active installs, has been removed from WordPress.org […]
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Equifax Launches WordPress-Powered Site for Consumers Affected by Security Breach
Equifax has launched a WordPress-powered website to connect with consumers affected by its recent security […]
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SiteLock Acquires Patchman’s Malware and Vulnerability Detection Technology, Expands WordPress Customer Base to 4 Million
SiteLock, a website security company, has acquired Patchman, a Dutch security startup that offers automated […]
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WPWeekly Episode 273 – Mental Health Awareness With Bridget Willard and Ed Finkler
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. On this episode, Ed Finkler, founder […]
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WordPress 4.7.5 Patches Six Security Issues, Immediate Update Recommended
WordPress 4.7.5 was released today with fixes for six security issues. If you manage multiple […]
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WordPress Is Now on HackerOne, Launches Bug Bounties
WordPress now has its own official HackerOne account where security researchers can responsibly disclose vulnerabilities […]
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WordPress Security Issue in Password Reset Emails to Be Fixed in Future Release
Security researcher Dawid Golunski of Legal Hackers has published the details of an unauthorized password […]
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Hacked Home Routers are Launching Brute Force Attacks on WordPress Sites
Security researchers at Wordfence are reporting that thousands of hacked home routers are attacking WordPress […]
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Data From Theme Reviews Shows Authors Need More Education on Developing Secure WordPress Themes
Last week, we highlighted the progress being made by the Theme Review Team in clearing […]
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WPWeekly Episode 267 – Interview With Aaron D. Campbell, WordPress Security Team Lead
In this episode, Marcus Couch and I are joined by Aaron D. Campbell, WordPress Security […]
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In Case You Missed It – Issue 18
There’s a lot of great WordPress content published in the community but not all of […]
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WPWeekly Episode 266 – Clef Is Shutting Down, Configuring User Avatars, and WPCampus 2017
In this episode, Marcus Couch and I discuss the stories that are making headlines including, […]