I did not write about WordPress all of last – but that would not continue. WordPress – the worlds most popular website builder, according to WordPress – and the associated plug-ins will always be a target for hackers, looking for an easy way to hit many victims. The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin with 200,000+ installs and a zero-day security flaw in the code just what they are looking for.
A compromised WordPress plugin with an active exploit is a cyber security issue that needs fixing now
Your Takeaway
Most organisations have no idea if this cyber security issue impacts their cyber security – they leave all of this up to their web designers.
In these two articles I explain why this is not a good idea:
Let’s Talk About WordPress – CyberAwake
How much are you relying on your web designer to protect your reputation? – CyberAwake
How much are you relying on your web designer to protect your reputation? – CyberAwake
Your web designer does not use WordPress?
Whatever they use you should be in control cyber security risks:
Risk. Where do you start? – CyberAwake
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
The Zero-day Threat – What is it? | Smart Thinking Solutions
