Is your malware scanner detecting a hacked WordPress site with no visible signs?  Are visitors complaining about spam ads that you can’t see? If so, your site may have fallen victim to the wp-feed.php malware. Scan your site immediately to figure out if this is the case. This hidden hack displays illegal product, drug, or adult…

Dealing with spam can be like receiving an endless stream of unsolicited flyers and brochures in your mailbox every single day. No matter how often you discard them, more pop-up in your mailbox. Unfortunately, letting spam build-up is simply not an option. The most efficient solution lies in finding a WordPress anti spam plugin that…

In the ever-evolving landscape of the online world, combating WordPress spam user registration and WooCommerce spam user registration can feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Just when you think you have it under control, new spam accounts pop up, requiring you to tirelessly delete them. The frustration only deepens when you consider the flood of…

Trackbacks and pingbacks are relics of the internet’s past. Do they still have a place today? Are they worth the effort of fighting the growing mountain of notifications in your inbox?  What is the best way to fight back the trackback spam that plagues comment sections? These are the questions that you’re probably asking yourself…

Your website is the cornerstone of your business, and its security is critical. High-value websites require security beyond what web hosts can provide, and WordPress security plugins are the most effective way to secure your website. Shocking as it may sound, there is a malware attack occurring every 39 seconds. Hackers can steal your data,…

Website defacement is a neon sign flashing your site has been hacked to every visitor to your site. It’s a highly visible and alarming breach of security that can leave you feeling embarrassed, frustrated, and vulnerable. The first thing to do is scan your site for malware. Furthermore, there are steps you can take to…

The terms virus and malware get thrown around and used interchangeably a lot. But are they the same thing? Not quite. Not all malware is a virus but all viruses are malware. So, what differentiates viruses from other malware?  Understanding that difference can help you take the right measures to prevent an attack. You can…

After investing a great deal of time, money, and effort into optimizing your website for search engines, your website is showing spam results on Google.  SEO spam is a malicious attack that involves hackers infiltrating your WordPress site and filling it with spammy links. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress websites to carry out their attacks….

As the admin of a WordPress site, it’s important to protect your users from session hijacking. This is a type of attack where a hacker steals a user’s session ID to gain unauthorized access to their account.  Although session hijacking affects site visitors, your site may be used in these attacks. It is important to…

Cybercriminals can quietly steal information from unsuspecting website visitors by stealing their cookies. And while cookie stealing security advice online is typically geared towards users and site visitors, it’s important to understand that as a site owner, you’re also at risk from these types of WordPress attacks. There are several ways that cookie stealing could…