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Introducing Sucuri Academy: Your New Destination for Website Security Education

Learn. Secure. Lead. We’re excited to introduce the beta launch of Sucuri Academy—a cutting-edge learning platform designed to empower website owners, developers, and digital professionals with the skills to defend against cyber threats. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to master advanced security techniques, Sucuri Academy offers structured, expert-led courses to help you protect... Read More
 

Malvertising Campaign Hides in Plain Sight on WordPress Websites

Recently, one of our customers noticed suspicious JavaScript loading across their WordPress website. Visitors were being served third-party scripts that the site owner never installed. After investigation, we discovered the infection originated from a malicious modification in the active theme’s functions.php file. This injected PHP code silently fetched external JavaScript from attacker-controlled domains and inserted... Read More
 

Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — September 2025

Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this... Read More
 

Enhancing File Transfer Security with SSH Key Authentication

Attackers scan for TCP 22 and 2222 around the clock. When they find an open port, they launch credential-stuffing lists harvested from previous leaks, brute-force scripts, and even malware that hunts for hard-coded passwords in deployment repositories. Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) continues to show stolen credentials as a leading initial access vector... Read More
 

Hidden WordPress Backdoors Creating Admin Accounts

During a recent cleanup of a compromised WordPress website, we discovered two different malicious files designed to silently manipulate administrator accounts. Attackers often inject such backdoors to maintain persistent access to a site, even if their other malware is detected and removed. These files were disguised to look like regular WordPress components, but their functionality... Read More
 

Understanding Spamhaus and Its Role in Email Security

In an era when email remains one of the most important forms of communication for business, commerce, and personal use, ensuring that emails reach their intended recipients (and don’t end up in spam, or worse, aiding cybercrime) is more important than ever. One of the often “behind‐the‐scenes” organizations helping to defend email systems is Spamhaus.... Read More
 

Choosing the Best CMS for Your Needs

Knowing which is the right CMS is key when launching a new site. Websites are no longer just online brochures; they’re where businesses sell products, protect private information, chat with customers, and build their entire online brand. A good CMS gives you flexibility, room to grow, and strong security, so you can easily manage your... Read More
 

Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — August 2025

Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this... Read More
 

Fake Spam Plugin Uses Victim’s Domain Name to Evade Detection

During our investigation of an SEO spam infection (spam content designed to manipulate search engine results), we discovered a nicely crafted plugin that named itself after the infected domain, helping it evade detection. While this tactic was simple, it easily blended in with other legitimate plugins, making it harder to spot during the troubleshooting process.... Read More
 

Vulnerability & Patch Roundup — June 2025

Vulnerability reports and responsible disclosures are essential for website security awareness and education. Automated attacks targeting known software vulnerabilities are one of the leading causes of website compromises. To help educate website owners about potential threats to their environments, we’ve compiled a list of important security updates and vulnerability patches for the WordPress ecosystem this... Read More
 
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