Whether you manage a gaming blog, an e-commerce platform, or an enterprise-level website you probably want to be able to detect infections when they occur. A hacked website can lead to financial loss, disruption of business operations, and the exposure of confidential information. The key is acting fast once you discover possible compromise. But how […]
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7 Steps to Remove Malware from WordPress
If you’ve ever had your website compromised by malware, you know the sheer panic it can cause. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. More importantly it’s something you can fix! In this guide, we’ll walk you through seven essential steps to remove malware from your WordPress site. From backing up your website to removing the […]
Woo Skimmer Uses Style Tags and Image Extension to Steal Card Details
This post starts the same way many others do on this blog, and it will be familiar to those who keep up with website security: A client came to us having been notified by their payment processor that credit cards were being stolen from the checkout page of their eCommerce website. The question of course […]
SiteCheck Remote Website Scanner — Mid-Year 2024 Report
Conducting an external website scan for indicators of compromise is one of the easiest ways to identify security issues. While remote website scanners may not provide as comprehensive of a scan as server-side scanners, they allow users to instantly identify malicious code and detect security issues on their website without installing any software or applications. […]
WordPress Vulnerability & Patch Roundup August 2024
Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this […]
12 Best Practices to Secure Your WordPress Login Page
WordPress powers a significant portion of websites on the internet. With this popularity comes the need for strict security measures, especially for the login page. These entry points are prime targets for hackers and malicious actors. By implementing proper security practices outlined in this guide, you can maintain a secure WordPress login and protect your […]
WordPress Websites Used to Distribute ClearFake Trojan Malware
Unfortunately, scams are all over the place, and anybody who has surfed the web should know this. We’ve all gotten phishing emails, or redirected to questionable websites at some point or another. Being on your guard is an important posture to take online, and part of that is knowing how to identify threats, scams, or […]
The Security Risks of Using Nulled WordPress Plugins
The prospect of obtaining premium features without spending a dime is tempting. Nulled WordPress plugins and themes, often being advertised as the no cost versions of their premium counterparts, can seem like a dream come true for many WordPress users. Who doesn’t want to save some money while still enjoying the enhancements and extended features […]
PrestaShop GTAG Websocket Skimmer
During a recent investigation we uncovered another credit card skimmer leveraging a web socket connection to steal credit card details from an infected PrestaShop website. While PrestaShop is not the most popular eCommerce solution for online stores it is still in the top 10 most common ecommerce platforms in use on the web, and clocks […]
What is Website Monitoring?
Picture this: It’s October 2016, and you’re trying to access your favorite websites – Twitter, Netflix, Spotify – but nothing’s loading. If you can believe it, this wasn’t just a bad day for the internet; it was the result of one of the largest DDoS attacks in history, targeting Dyn, a major DNS provider. Fast […]
