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If you think your site is safe because it doesn’t have any content worthwhile to hackers, think again, because the vast majority of security breaches aren’t aimed at stealing your data or defacing your site. Hackers generally want to use your server as an email relay for spam, or to setup a temporary web server, usually to serve illegal files. If you’re hacked, …
Is a ghoulish hacker haunting your site? Tell-tale signs include: Constantly getting hacked no matter how often you clean your site, and WordPress telling you there’s an extra admin account that isn’t actually listed. OK, so maybe your site isn’t actually haunted… but it sure feels like it when your site has a mind of its own! What’s more likely …
The WordPress core software is updated regularly and with each new release come new features and security fixes that are designed to ensure your site is as secure as possible and performing at its best. Automatically opting into these updates means they are applied to your site or network as soon as they’re released, which is especially important in terms …
Is Revolution Slider really to blame for the Panama Papers leak, the biggest data breach ever? This is why you need to keep your plugins and themes up-to-date, people! Our wpCultivate service helps you by making sure your WordPress, Themes, and Plugins are updated and backed up on a monthly basis. Don’t you want to help make sure your site …
So your website has been hacked and you can’t log in, no matter what username and password combination you try. Fortunately, you’re not completely screwed – your database offers a convenient backdoor to help you regain access. If you find that your site has been hacked, or you’ve simply forgotten your password and the admin email for your account is …
The WordPress core is secure but you can make the passwords stored in your site’s database even more secure by upgrading from MD5-based password hashing to bcrypt. While some may say otherwise, the WordPress core really is secure, and it’s not that hard to keep your WordPress website safe from most common attacks by using a unique admin username and …
Another week, another HUGE product release. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Defender, our brand new security plugin… the hero that will defend you against evil bots, hackers and bad internet-y things. What does Defender do for you? Well, let’s start with scheduled security scans, vulnerability reports, safety recommendations, blacklist monitoring and customized hardening for your site… in just a …
