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Why WordPress Malware Scanners Are Worthless

Malware scanners are being actively defeated by malware on WordPress sites with security plugins that don't protect them. Is your site next?

Jun 29, 2023

Solid Security

How to Recover from Malicious Redirect Malware Hack

One of the most popular tactics of malicious attackers is to add malicious redirect malware to a site for the purpose of driving traffic to another site. This can be detrimental not only to the site owner but to site visitors as well. A malicious redirect often brings an unsuspecting site visitor to spam sites or even sites that could infect the user's computer with malware that can be tricky to eliminate.

Oct 18, 2022

What is Malware and Why It Matters

What is malware? Malware is an umbrella term used to define malicious software (get it – MALicious softWARE) that’s leveraged to exploit a website’s weaknesses, with the intent of carrying out a number of harmful activities. When you look at malware as it relates to WordPress websites, it has the ability to negatively impact a site’s overall performance on every possible level.

Jun 15, 2021

New in iThemes Security: Malware Scanning, Automatic Admin Host Ban and XML-RPC Protection

iThemes Security just got three new, huge features. They were widely requested on the iThemes Security Public Roadmap: Malware Scanning Admin Username Host Banning XML-RPC Protection Malware Scanning You can now perform manual malware scans from your iThemes Security Dashboard and even schedule regular malware scans in iThemes Security Pro.

Jul 28, 2014

12 Ways to Build Recurring Revenue for Your WordPress Business

For businesses rooted in WordPress, a recurring revenue strategy can help create stability and growth. Unlike the unpredictable nature of project-based work, recurring services offer a consistent stream of revenue, empowering you to focus on delivering quality without the constant hustle for new projects.

Carrie Cousins

Mar 26, 2024

WordPress Tips

WordPress Vulnerability Report — March 20, 2024

Since last week, 201 new vulnerabilities emerged in the WordPress ecosystem, including 2 in themes and 199 in plugins. 16 of the vulnerable plugins remain unpatched, but Solid Security Pro users are protected by virtual patching from Patchstack.

WordPress Vulnerability Report

Mar 20, 2024

Remote Code Execution: A Guide For WordPress Users

In this guide, we'll explain in detail what a remote code execution attack looks like, and the steps you need to take to avoid one.

Feb 27, 2024

WordPress Vulnerability Report — February 21, 2024

Since last week, 96 new vulnerabilities emerged in the WordPress ecosystem, including 1 in themes and 95 in plugins. 20 of the vulnerable plugins remain unpatched, but Solid Security Pro users are protected by virtual patching from Patchstack.

WordPress Vulnerability Report

Feb 21, 2024

WordPress Vulnerability Report — February 14, 2024

Since last week, 146 new vulnerabilities emerged in the WordPress ecosystem, including 3 in themes and 143 in plugins. 28 of the vulnerable plugins and themes remain unpatched, but Solid Security Pro users are protected by virtual patching from Patchstack.

WordPress Vulnerability Report

Feb 14, 2024

Understanding and Managing Threats and Vulnerabilities

In a recent livestream, WordPress Security expert Timothy Jacobs discussed various threats posed by hackers and resulting from poor security practices. He also walked through Solid Security Pro settings and engaged in a live Q&A at the end.

Feb 2, 2024

What is Virtual Patching?

Virtual patching prevents vulnerable WordPress plugins and themes from being hacked when there's no security update available for them.

Nov 29, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report — November 29, 2023

This week, 138 new vulnerabilities have emerged, potentially impacting 10 million WordPress sites. 89 vulnerable plugins remain unpatched.

Nov 29, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report — November 8, 2023

This week, 109 new vulnerabilities emerged in WordPress plugins, and 79 have patches available now.

Nov 8, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report — November 1, 2023

This week, 136 new vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed in WordPress plugins.

Nov 1, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report — October 25, 2023

Along with poor user account security, vulnerable plugins and themes are why WordPress websites get hacked. Our weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report powered by Patchstack covers the latest WordPress plugin, theme, and core vulnerabilities to emerge.

Oct 25, 2023