WordPress plugin called BackupBuddy
I wrote an article today for our training site CyberAwake, questioning exactly how much governance organisations are extending to their websites. The article started off because of two WordPress issues this week and during my background reading for the article I came across this from last week:
PSA: Nearly 5 Million Attacks Blocked Targeting 0-Day in BackupBuddy Plugin (wordfence.com)
Ask yourself this:
- Does our website use WordPress or any of the affected plugins?
- What actions have been taken to mitigate these threats and risks?
If you are happy with your answers to these questions then move on. If not read on:
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
