Security

The security of your WordPress website is crucial to prevent data loss, hacker attacks and downtime. In this category, you’ll learn how to protect your website from cyber threats with proven measures and tools. Learn how to use strong passwords, two-factor authentication and regular backups to ward off attacks.

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Linda Wessels • 11. September 2024

Google Consent Mode v2 and data protection-compliant ads

How does Google Consent Mode v2 work? And how can I manage advertising in a legally compliant and efficient way – despite requirements?

Linda Wessels • 11. September 2024

Google Consent Mode v2 and data protection-compliant ads

Elena Erdmann • 28. April 2023

The 4 biggest WordPress security vulnerabilities

Wolfgang Stefani • 20. January 2023

Dark patterns examples – recognising manipulative marketing and design

Tobias Schüring • 18. September 2022

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

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Linda Wessels

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11. September 2024

Google Consent Mode v2 and data protection-compliant ads

How does Google Consent Mode v2 work? And how can I manage advertising in a legally compliant and efficient way – despite requirements?
Read more: Google Consent Mode v2 and data protection-compliant ads
Elena Erdmann

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28. April 2023

The 4 biggest WordPress security vulnerabilities

We'll tell you which WordPress security vulnerabilities there are and what you should look out for to protect your website against attacks.
Read more: The 4 biggest WordPress security vulnerabilities
Jonas Tietgen

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17. March 2023

WordPress maintenance step by step: how to do it yourself

Do you want to take over your WordPress maintenance yourself without it getting complicated? We'll tell you all the necessary steps and tools.
Read more: WordPress maintenance step by step: how to do it yourself
Wolfgang Stefani

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20. January 2023

Dark patterns examples – recognising manipulative marketing and design

How dark patterns in online marketing manipulate you on a daily basis and how to recognise them. With examples of frequently used dark patterns.
Read more: Dark patterns examples – recognising manipulative marketing and design
Tobias Schüring

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18. September 2022

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

Hiding the WP admin is popular. Read here how useful the technique really is and how you can implement it with plugins such as WPS Hide Login.
Read more: Hide WP-Admin: How effective are WPS Hide Login & Co. really?
Matthias Held

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8. September 2022

4 measures to prevent brute force attacks on your WordPress

What types of brute force attack are there and how can you protect your WordPress against them? We have measures & tips for you!
Read more: 4 measures to prevent brute force attacks on your WordPress
Tobias Schüring

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27. July 2022

Cross-site scripting – how your website is hijacked

Cross-site scripting, or XSS, is one of the most common security vulnerabilities of all. Here you can find out how dangerous the attacks are.
Read more: Cross-site scripting – how your website is hijacked
Nick Schäferhoff

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23. June 2022

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

DDoS attacks on websites are on the rise. Here you can find out what dangers there are for your website and how you can protect yourself.
Read more: What is a DDOS attack and how do you protect your website against the consequences?
Leefke Krönke

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7. April 2022

SQL Injections: Angriffe auf das Herz deiner Website

SQL Injections sind eine weit verbreitete Art, Websites anzugreifen. Wir zeigen, wie das funktioniert und wie du dich davor schützen kannst.
Read more: SQL Injections: Angriffe auf das Herz deiner Website
Moritz Kopp

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8. September 2021

Secure browsers? 9 popular browsers and their data protection functions

How secure is your browser in terms of data protection? We have scrutinised 9 supposedly secure browsers and their functions.
Read more: Secure browsers? 9 popular browsers and their data protection functions
Tobias Schüring

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7. June 2021

WordPress security: your website is also vulnerable to attacks

We show you why your WordPress website is also susceptible to attacks – and why small steps are already effective.
Read more: WordPress security: your website is also vulnerable to attacks
Johannes Mairhofer

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13. April 2021

Update WordPress, plugins and themes correctly: how to play it safe

WordPress updates and new plugin & theme versions often lead to uncertainty. Our security tips and an update strategy that has proven its worth.
Read more: Update WordPress, plugins and themes correctly: how to play it safe