There is a Site-Wide Reflected XSS in the Freemius WordPress SDK – the vulnerability is in versions <= 2.5.9 and it affects millions of sites. Patchstack users are protected from the vulnerability. This blog post is about the Freemius WordPress SDK vulnerability. If you’re a vendor of a plugin or theme that utilizes the Freemius […]
WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system, powering millions of websites globally. Its popularity, however, also makes it a prime target for malicious activities, such as brute force attacks, hacking attempts, and unauthorized access. One effective way to enhance the security of your WordPress site is by blocking access to the default login […]
This tutorial will cover everything you need to know about SSL certificate and explains how to install SSL certificate on WordPress. It also includes troubleshooting common issues and managing renewals. Let’s dive in and make your WordPress website more secure and install an SSL certificate on WordPress! The topic of WordPress security is vast, and […]
Ensuring your WordPress backup is safe and made correctly is one of the top recommendations for ensuring your WordPress security. Multiple backups allow you to easily restore your website whenever you lose access to it, or it is hacked and taken down. Backups are even more crucial for high-traffic and complex websites, like eCommerce stores, […]
Websites made with WordPress usually rely heavily on third-party software components like plugins and themes. Every single day, hackers and security enthusiasts find new vulnerable plugins or vulnerabilities across different WordPress plugins and themes. In 2022 alone we added 4,528 new known security bugs to our WordPress vulnerability database. Keeping the number of plugins on […]
We’ve just released a new type of Patchstack reports – a downloadable website security report that makes it easy to get a periodic overview of a website’s security status. The new ‘Developer report‘ is available in Patchstack Developer plan. We’re also working on a ‘Client report’ (release date TBD) for our Business plan users, which […]
This article will give you 10 important WooCommerce security tips to keep your site protected. Running an eCommerce business can be both challenging and rewarding, but it also comes with many risks and responsibilities. One of the most important aspects of running an eCommerce store is ensuring its security, which protects you and your customers […]
This article explains what an open-source fork is and how to ensure the security of forked open-source projects. Forking a project allows anyone to take ownership of an open-source project and lead it in a new direction, but there is far more to forking a project beyond declaring a project has been forked. Open source […]
This blog post is written about Sander’s experience and how he started to sell WordPress care plans with the help of Patchstack. Hey there! Sander here – you might recognize me from the Patchstack support channel. In this article, I’ll share a bit about how I started using Patchstack, and how I am building my […]
Did you know that, on an average, every hour of downtime causes revenue loss of between three to four hundred thousand dollars for 25% of businesses globally? Yes, you read that right! In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, every second counts, and your website’s uptime is non-negotiable. If your business depends on your website, then you […]