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How to Limit Login Attempts in WordPress (Step-by-Step)

Protect your WordPress site from brute force attacks. Limit login attempts step-by-step or using plugins and learn best practices for enhanced security.

Top 12 WordPress Vulnerability Scanners Tested and Reviewed

It is critical to swiftly update vulnerable plugins and themes. It is the difference between securing your WordPress site and keeping it open for attack.  If you think your site has a problematic plugin or theme, scan it for vulnerabilities right now.  Vulnerabilities are not just a risk; they are the root cause for an overwhelming number of WordPress hacks.  Scanning for vulnerabilities is therefore critical. But of course, there are so many sc…

WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 – WordPress NewsWordPress.orgWordPress.orgWordPress.orgWordPress.org

WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites.  Instead, you should evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.8 Beta 2 in four ways: PluginInstall and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the “Bleeding edge” channe…

Securing the Supply Chain, Insights from the WordPress 6.8 Update with John Blackbourn

John Blackbourn discusses significant security enhancements in WordPress 6.8, notably switching to Bcrypt for password storage. The conversation highlights evolving perceptions of open-source security and upcoming events like the CloudFest Hackathon.