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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to brute force attacks, SQL injections are always on the list of the biggest threats to WordPress websites. These are relatively easy manipulations of your website's database. This allows you to access sensitive data or set up admin accounts yourself and manipulate a website at will. We show you ... read more