There has been a massive attack on WordPress sites in the last few weeks, and it continues at this very moment; it continues into May although chatter about it seemed to peak around mid-April. Insecure passwords, out-of-date software, and server vulnerabilities all contribute to the access points which these brute force attacks exploit. Brute-Force Attacks […]
Site Security, Again…
There is a security update for self-hosted WordPress sites that you need to install. It is numbered 3.4.1 and it contains security updates. Back up your site. Run the update. Update your BPS Security installation, or update whatever site security softwear you use. You may have to create new, updated .hta accesss files. Then you […]
Vigilance Is Your Best Security Option When Using WordPress
V is for Vigilant vigilant |ˈvijələnt| adjective keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties Yesterday I began talking about security through the routine installation of upgrades. This is probably the biggest single thing you can do to secure your self-hosted WordPress site. You need to be vigilant about upgrades to any software you use […]
Updates: Basics of How and Why to Do Blog Software Updates
So you think updating your blog means adding a new post? Well, you are only sort of accurate when you say this. Updating a blog through the regular addition of new posts is essential Today I updated the theme I use on Reason Creek. Why? Because a new version became available. How? More on that […]