In the News
In WordPress Comprises 90% of Hacked Sites: Report, Phil Muncaster at InfoSecurity Magazine discusses how a lack of security in WordPress plugins made the website platform the most breached of all websites in 2018. Muncaster explains that WordPress does, in fact, provide auto-updates to its websites which helps to reduce security risks regarding outdated programs.
Our Take
Although website plugins may add additional features which can create a more positive website experience, there is a varied range of safety and legitimacy in the plugin options available. When choosing which plugin to add to your site, always do your research to ensure that the plugin won’t put your website or its visitors at risk. Additionally, when creating a website, research your platforms options and choose the one that best fits your website’s goal. It is also crucial to secure your website with a strong and unique password. However, this is not always common practice. As with any online account, create a strong and unique password to secure your website and change the password frequently.
Recommendations
How can you protect your website or ensure you are browsing on safe websites?
- Always run the most recent and updated programs for your browser/platforms
- Minimize the number of accounts that have direct access to your bank account or card numbers
- Track your finances closely to notice suspicious transactions before they become dangerous
- Stay up to date on the news regarding recent data breaches and security flaws to see if you may have been affected