Security

Hackers are using the XML-RPC function in WordPress for DDoS botnet attacks as well as Brute Force attacks. Find out what XML-RPC is, where it’s used on your site, and how to secure your site against this vulnerability. Plus, discover how XML-RPC may be used in the future and what you need to avoid.

A major update is coming to the Better WP Security plugin. If you use this plugin, here’s what you need to know when you update.

I’ve been talking about bot attacks and security a lot lately, with good reason. And I know that it’s something that you wish you could put on ignore. But it’s just not anymore – not as a site owner, or the owner of any device connected to the Internet. The bar has been significantly raised lately on cyber security.

Sites are being crippled by bot attacks every minute of every day and it’s only going to get worse. A LOT worse. VERY soon. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of attacks and how to protect your site from being down, hacked, or trashed completely. Listen to the podcast

The global brute force attack is real. And it’s compromising sites left and right. I’ve been contacted by eight non-training clients to repair their site in the past 48 hours. All hosting companies have been hit. There is no such thing as a bullet proof site. There are several good precautions you can take, but only one real way to protect your site. Do you have to lose your site or your online authority and reputation before you get serious about site security? You’re an online business owner. Wake up and smell the attack bots. If you owned a brick and mortar would you leave the front door to your store wide open? Here are real-world examples of what’s happening right now and what you can do to protect all of your hard work.