As one of the most popular content management systems powering millions of websites, it comes as no surprise that WordPress is a prime target for hackers. Unfortunately, a new vulnerability has surfaced that could put as many as 48,000 WordPress sites at risk. As such, webmasters responsible for keeping their sites secure are urged to… Continue reading Thousands of WordPress sites could be at risk, so patch now
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Hundreds of WordPress sites infected by recently discovered backdoor
For years, WordPress sites have been popular with webmasters, because of its easy to use nature and the ability to quickly transfer sites via hosted services. Unfortunately, hundreds of WordPress sites recently fell victim to a recently discovered backdoor. The vulnerability, which affects WordPress versions 5.1 through 5.5, allows malicious actors to inject malicious code… Continue reading Hundreds of WordPress sites infected by recently discovered backdoor
Louisiana requires digital government ID to access Pornhub and other adult sites
Over the past few years, we have become increasingly aware of the laws and restrictions placed on accessing adult content on the internet. In a recent move, Louisiana has taken a major step towards regulating access to pornographic content on the web by requiring adults to provide government-issued digital identification before they can access websites… Continue reading Louisiana requires digital government ID to access Pornhub and other adult sites
Don’t Get Scammed by Fake Job Postings on Sites Like LinkedIn and Indeed
It is an unfortunate reality that many of us have fallen victim to some form of online scam or another. Whether it’s clicking a shady link, downloading a suspicious file, or falling prey to a cyber-attack, there is always a risk of data theft or identity fraud. Another common phenomenon that has become increasingly popular… Continue reading Don’t Get Scammed by Fake Job Postings on Sites Like LinkedIn and Indeed
This Week’s Toy News Won’t Be Found Under This Year’s Christmas Tree
This year’s pandemic-influenced Christmas season is unique in many ways, perhaps most painfully in the limited availability of the season’s most beloved items—toys. Certainly, the major toy companies, like Hasbro and Mattel, will be selling products as usual, yet the seasonal surge in demand has already taken its toll. Shipping delays and register outages have… Continue reading This Week’s Toy News Won’t Be Found Under This Year’s Christmas Tree