Versions before 9.9.7 of the WordPress plugin “The School Management Pro” from Weblizar contain a backdoor allowing an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on sites with the plugin installed. If you have an earlier version installed on your site, we recommend upgrading to version 9.9.7 or later immediately. This is a critical security issue.
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Continue reading → Backdoor found in The School Management Pro plugin for WordPress
Your website is essential to your business: it puts you in front of potential customers, gives you a platform to share your passion, and, in many cases, directly generates revenue. If it goes down for any reason, you miss out on valuable customers and visitors.
Hackers, viruses, and malware can bring down your website, either temporarily or permanently, and they’re always evolving. As a business owner, you simply don’t have time to worry about every single threat. You need to focus on running your business. But how can you still protect your hard work?
That’s where Jetpack Scan comes in.
Continue reading → Introducing Jetpack Scan: Stay Ahead of Malware Threats
The AV-TEST Institute estimates that more than 250,000 new forms of malware attacks are created every day. If your site isn’t secured, one of these hundreds of thousands could end up targeting your WordPress website.
Given how common malware is, it’s important to understand exactly what it is and how to stop it from wreaking havoc on your site.
Today, we’ll define malware, discuss the most common types, and explain how to prevent malware with the help of Jetpack.
Continue reading → How to Prevent Malware with Jetpack
