Keeping up with WordPress plugin security is something our web manager works very hard at for us and our clients – it is important. Read this to find out why:
What do you know about your website? – CyberAwake
As you can see this issue escalates when personal information and payments are involved.
Now Automatic – the owners of WordPress – working with the WooCommerce Team, has stepped in and is forcing a patch out for the very popular shopping plugin WooCommerce.
WordPress force patching WooCommerce plugin with 500K installs (bleepingcomputer.com)
My advice: Either you or your IT support need to check whether these issues impact your systems. You need to have a master document that details your systems, hardware, software, online, networks, back-ups, suppliers etc – so when cyber security (or operational) issues arise you and your support teams can quickly check if you are affected. From there you can take fast, effective action.
