WordPress powers over 40% of websites on the internet, making it a prime target for hackers. For WordPress developers, ensuring the security of the websites they build is paramount. Whether you’re managing a personal blog or a business site, securing your WordPress installation is a must. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the best practices for WordPress security that every developer should incorporate into their workflow. Why WordPress Security Matters…
Unlike hacks that focus on vulnerabilities in software, a Brute Force Attack aims at being the simplest kind of method to gain access to a site: it tries usernames and passwords, over and over again, until it gets in. Often deemed ‘inelegant’, they can be very successful when people use passwords like ‘123456’ and usernames…
Is your WordPress website vulnerable to brute-force attacks? These attacks can not only slow down your website and make it difficult to access, but they can even allow hackers to crack your passwords and install malware. This can severely damage your site and your business. At WPBeginner, we rely heavily on security tools like Sucuri…
WordPress themes let you create a website that looks professional and matches your brand identity. Learning how to update a WordPress theme can be daunting with how important it is for a website. Themes not only impact your site’s design — they impact your site’s speed, performance, SEO, and user experience. Below, we’ll cover why…
If your website has been compromised by Monit malware, you’re not alone. This malware can infiltrate WordPress sites and cause significant security risks, including exposing sensitive data or redirecting visitors to malicious websites. It often hides itself in your database and files, making it challenging to detect and remove. What is Monit Malware? Monit malware is a malicious code injected into your WordPress site, often disguising itself in your database or file…
It was a typical morning when I received a panicked call from a client: “My website is redirecting visitors to unrelated sites whenever they come from Google searches! Sales have taken a massive hit, and I have no idea what’s going on!” The client was understandably anxious. His business heavily relied on organic traffic from Google, and the sudden redirects were hurting user trust, leading to a significant drop in sales. This…
In the world of web development, especially when managing a large website, security threats are an ongoing concern. One of the most common issues developers face is the injection of malware into PHP files. Recently, I encountered a situation where a client’s website was heavily infected with a PHP-based malware across 12,718 files. Fortunately, using Visual Studio Code’s (VSCode) powerful search and replace functionality, I was able to clean the entire website…
How We Detected and Removed Malware from a Client’s WordPress Site After a Malicious Redirect Recently, we encountered a severe security breach on a client’s WordPress site, where visitors were being redirected to malicious websites. After a thorough investigation, we found that a hacker had injected malware directly into the WordPress core files. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through what happened, the code responsible for the attack, and the steps…
Background: A few days ago, we encountered a serious security issue on a WooCommerce-based WordPress website. A malicious script had infiltrated the system and embedded a fake payment form on the checkout page. This form captured credit card information entered by users and sent them to a hacker’s server. The malware was stored within the WordPress database in the _options table. This case study details the process of detecting and removing the…
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