Tag WordPress security
With WP Toolkit v6.2, we are seeing the second major WP Toolkit release of the year, and although it is a bit smaller this time around, we’ve managed to implement a bunch of hot stuff we would like to share…
What Are WordPress Salts and How Do They Protect Your Site?
What are WordPress salts? Here’s the short answer: they can help protect your WordPress website by storing user passwords and authenticating them safely. But what about the long answer? In this guide to WordPress Salts, you will find: A detailed…
How Can You Resolve Mixed Content Warnings in WordPress Easily?
Is your WordPress website displaying the ‘mixed content’ warning? Don’t panic. This warning can strike on any site even if you have installed a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate. The mixed content warning does not stop your site from showing…
Podcast | Getting Ahead of Site Security with Robert Rowley and Patchstack
The end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022 saw some big security vulnerabilities in the open-source space, including log4j – something that prompted people all over the world to consider: what should we do about open-source software, contributors, and…
The Truth about Managed vs Unmanaged WordPress Hosting
Quick Quiz: What Type of WordPress Hosting do you need – Managed vs unmanaged hosting? 1. Are you more of a (a) Do-it-yourself (DIY) type or b) Plug-and-play kind of person? 2. Do you usually (a) go with the flow…
The WP Toolkit 4.1 Update
We’re thrilled to announce the public availability of WP Toolkit 4.1. Due to the large amount of changes under the hood, we needed more time to ensure everything works. However, good things come to those who wait because here it…
WordPress File Permissions
Different files and directories in Linux-based file system use permissions to indicate who and what can read, write, modify and access them. WordPress file permissions matter because it might want access to write to files in your wp-content directory. Permission…
The End of Cross-Site Scripting: WordPress 5.1.1 Released
Older versions of WordPress make all posts vulnerable to cross-site scripting. But the cross-site scripting vulnerability in WordPress is a thing of the past now since the release of v5.1.1. The WordPress team have introduced several fixes in this new…
All You Need to Know about the New WP Toolkit 3.5 [ VIDEO ]
Your needs come first so rest assured that we’re constantly evolving Plesk to bring you more value. Hence, the release of WP Toolkit 3.5, introducing an assortment of new security measures, a reimagined installation experience and more. Read on for…
WordPress Security Guide 2019
With so many websites relying on WordPress it’s no surprise that millions of website owners are out looking for the best ways to secure their WordPress sites. The widespread prevalence of WordPress also makes it a target for hackers, with…