Google Consent Mode v2 and data protection-compliant ads

Since the introduction of the GDPR on May 25, 2018, the online marketing world has changed dramatically. Consent banners have become mandatory and website operators must obtain user consent for every third-party service. Although this improved data protection, the effectiveness of online advertising decreased significantly due to the lack of conversions. Stefan, what impact does Google Consent have ... read more

The 4 biggest WordPress security vulnerabilities

WordPress is by far the most popular content management system (CMS). Well over 40 percent of all websites worldwide are based on WordPress. However, this popularity also has its downsides: It makes the CMS an attractive target for cyber attacks. In addition, the major strengths of WordPress - its flexibility and modular structure - make it an attractive ... read more

WordPress maintenance step by step: how to do it yourself

Do you want to make sure that your WordPress website runs smoothly in the long term, doesn't slow down and doesn't cause you any worries? Then you need to take care of regular WordPress maintenance. This guide will show you all the steps you need to take to maintain your website yourself. Create regular backups Before you get started with everything else, make sure ... read more

Dark patterns examples - recognizing manipulative marketing and design

The doorbell rings and you are handed a parcel. You open it and see 20 black socks. Socks? But you didn't order them! Oh yes, you did. You just didn't realize it. How you are manipulated every day by dark patterns in online marketing and how you ... read more

Hide WP-Admin: How effective are WPS Hide Login & Co. really?

Almost everyone knows how to reach the login barrier to the WordPress admin area by default. Since more than 34 percent of all websites run on WordPress, it is easy for hackers to find and attack the login areas of these websites. This is precisely why such attacks, such as brute force attacks, are among the most common attacks on WordPress websites. ... read more

4 measures to prevent brute force attacks on your WordPress

What are brute force attacks, what do attackers use them for and how can you prevent these attacks on your WordPress? You're probably asking yourself questions like these when you're dealing with this topic. We have collected answers to these questions. What are brute force attacks? Brute force attacks are attempts to gain access to your system (in ... read more

Cross-site scripting - how your website is hijacked

XSS, SQL injection, XMLrpc - when a WordPress security update is released, the update reports contain mainly cryptic abbreviations. Even if it is clear that these updates are necessary and the added security is very pleasing, it is important to understand what is behind these security gaps. Because only if you understand which vulnerabilities ... read more

What is a DDOS attack and how do you protect your website against the consequences?

Being targeted by shady characters with your own website - that's a nightmare. Unfortunately, it is becoming easier and cheaper to use services to make websites inaccessible to normal traffic. DDoS attacks in particular are on the rise. The danger of a DDoS attack applies to all websites, ... read more

Cross-site request forgery: the danger of cookies

CSRF, this abbreviation appears again and again in the WordPress core update notes. The method behind it is now old hat and exploits the usually abundant cookies of a browser. Fortunately, it is quite easy to protect yourself against cross-site request forgery. All you need is a little time ... read more