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The Future is Passwordless: How Passkeys Will Simplify Your Life and Protect Us All

It's no secret that passwordless authentication is taking over. Global tech leaders, such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are shifting towards using passkeys. Taking advantage of public-key cryptography, passkeys bring a near paradigm-shifting experience in digital security. We have been leading the way towards making WordPress and, ultimately, the whole Internet more secure and usable for everyone.

Avatar photoKiki Sheldon

Nov 15, 2022

WordPress Security

New! Passkeys with Biometric Logins for WordPress are Here in Solid Security Pro

The easiest and most secure way to log in to your WordPress site is here! Solid Security Pro just added biometric logins (like Face ID, Touch ID, and Windows Hello) and passkey technology supported by all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, to use with your WordPress login. Now, website admins and end users can have secure logins without the inconvenience of additional two-factor apps, password managers, or complex password requirements.

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Sep 15, 2022

WordPress Security

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.

Sarah Ulmer

Feb 2, 2024

WordPress Security

New Solid Security Release Speeds Up and Simplifies User Security Management

Spend less time-on-task when you're actively searching for a user setting.

Dan Knauss

Dec 12, 2023

Product Updates

Statistics and Security

Mark Twain said there are "lies, damned lies, and statistics." In the information security industry, statistics are often sensational misinformation.

Dan Knauss

Nov 10, 2023

WordPress Security

What is Patchstack?

As cyberattacks increase in volume and sophistication, plugin and theme developers can’t always keep up with vulnerabilities. That's why you need Solid Security Pro with Patchstack's virtual patches.

Timothy-Rae Jacobs

Oct 12, 2023

Solid Security

8 New WordPress Resources for September 2023

You won't just fall into a great website; you have to work at it. Having the right tools and resources at your fingertips can be a good start. This month, we've collected some great resources to help you make the most of your WordPress website. Here are eight new design tools and resources to explore: 1.

Carrie Cousins

Sep 25, 2023

WordPress Tips

WordPress Vulnerability Report – September 13, 2023

Since last week, 136 total vulnerabilities emerged in public disclosure. They may affect over four million WordPress sites. There are 76 plugin vulnerabilities and two theme vulnerabilities with security patches, so run those updates! Additionally, there are 55 plugin vulnerabilities and three theme vulnerabilities with no patch available yet.

Dan Knauss

Sep 13, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report

WordPress Vulnerability Report – July 19, 2023

Since last week, 80 total vulnerabilities emerged in public disclosure. They may affect over 5 million WordPress sites. There are 55 plugin vulnerabilities with security patches available, so run those updates! Additionally, there are 23 plugin vulnerabilities and two theme vulnerabilities with no patch available yet.

Dan Knauss

Jul 19, 2023

WordPress Vulnerability Report

Solid Security: The Next Chapter in WordPress Protection

Get a sneak preview of the new Solid Security. As you know, we're rebranding publicly, and iThemes is becoming SolidWP. This transition includes new and enhanced features plus a complete interface redesign for our products. In this webinar, our lead developer, Timothy Jacobs, demonstrates some big new features coming to Solid Security — the plugin formerly known as iThemes Security.

Dan Knauss

Jul 18, 2023

Rebrand in Public

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?

Dan Knauss

Jun 29, 2023

Solid Security

What is a WordPress Phishing Attack?

Learn how to identify and prevent phishing attacks on WordPress websites.

Avatar photoKiki Sheldon

Jun 20, 2023

WordPress Security

Website Protection: 5 Ways to Keep Your Website Safe

Robust website protection is the shield that stands between your business and relentless cyber attacks. Prioritizing website protection enables businesses to fortify defenses to safeguard their online presence and preserve the trust of their customers in the face of ever-evolving cybersecurity threats.

Avatar photoKiki Sheldon

Jun 6, 2023

WordPress Security

Small Business Cyberattacks and Spear Phishing: Are You at Risk?

Cyberattacks are increasing globally and targeting small to mid-sized businesses. Learn how to protect your business and WordPress website.

Dan Knauss

May 31, 2023

WordPress Security

What is a Command Injection?

The ubiquitous client-server architecture of the web provides hackers with a vast attack surface, leaving both the website and the server vulnerable to malicious exploitation. Security risks increase significantly if a website is configured to communicate with the host's environment by supplying commands to the operating system directly.

Avatar photoKiki Sheldon

May 16, 2023

WordPress Security

What is Directory Traversal?

By tricking a web server into exposing otherwise restricted information, attackers can gain a powerful tool to compromise a system and cause significant damage. Directory traversal is a common method used to achieve this. An attempt to navigate outside the areas of the filesystem reserved for a particular website can lead to data theft and arbitrary code execution.

Avatar photoKiki Sheldon

May 9, 2023

WordPress Security
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