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WordPress Security Threat Update (4 Trends in 2025)
Many WordPress users rely solely on security plugins for protection. While these plugins add a layer of security, they aren’t often enough to protect your WordPress website completely, especially when cybercriminals are getting smarter. With AI on the rise, hackers can now mass-scan WordPress sites to identify and exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever. Therefore, you need a multi-layer strategy that includes real-time monitoring, proactive updates, and a solid WordPress security foundation to protect your site.
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: Key Differences, Pros, Cons, and How to Decide
WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet. But here’s the twist: there are two versions of WordPress—.com and .org—and they’re not the same. If you’re new to building websites, this can be confusing. Both platforms let you create blogs, portfolios, or online stores, but they work very differently. One is like a ready-to-move-in apartment (WordPress.com), while the other is like a plot of land where you build your own house (WordPress.org).
Over 1,000 WordPress Sites Infected with JavaScript Backdoors Enabling Persistent Attacker Access
Over 1,000 websites powered by WordPress have been infected with a third-party JavaScript code that injects four separate backdoors. "Creating four backdoors facilitates the attackers having multiple points of re-entry should one be detected and removed," c/side researcher Himanshu Anand said in a Wednesday analysis.
