WordPress is the Target Again

WordPress claims to be the most popular website platform in world – consequently it is also probably the most targeted by threat actors. Here is yet another attack:

Fake WordPress security advisory pushes backdoor plugin (bleepingcomputer.com)

Just this week as part of an IT and Cyber Security audit for a client I have made a recommendation that they switch to a WordPress based website and blog. However that recommendation is made with a number of “must do” items so the site will be as cyber resistant as possible.

Sorry I cannot share those “must do” items with you – the client paid for that information. If you would like to know more about what you should be doing about your WordPress site then now is the time to contact me.

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles