Why Delaying WordPress Updates Increases Security Risks
WordPress updates help close known vulnerabilities before automated attacks can find and exploit them. Once a patch is released, attackers often move quickly to scan for sites that have not yet updated.
It’s easy to put off updates when everything seems to be working. But once a vulnerability is public, attackers do not need to single out your site. Automated bots scan thousands of sites for outdated WordPress core, plugins, themes, and server setups.
Continue reading Why Delaying WordPress Updates Increases Security Risks at Sucuri Blog.
