Your Cat’s Name Shouldn’t Be Your Password
Believe it or not, it’s 2023, and “123456” and “password” are still in the top 10 most frequently used passwords. Now, you probably know that choosing such passwords is the digital equivalent of opening the door to your own house to a burglar. But creating a strong password goes beyond the obvious ‘don’t use 123456‘ advice. Here […]
Make Your Author ID URL Invisible to Hackers with HMWP Ghost
You may not realize this, but: Whenever someone types in a URL like example.com/?author=1 on a WordPress site, they are automatically redirected to: example.com/author/username/. In this URL, ‘username’ is (by default) the login name of the author with an ID of 1 (commonly, this is the admin user). Likewise, if someone were to enter example.com/?author=2, he/she will be redirected to example.com/author/person2/ where […]
How to Fix Website Vulnerabilities and Enhance Your WordPress Security
Your WordPress version may not be the most exciting aspect of your website, but when it comes to security, it’s absolutely crucial to stay on top of it. Let’s find out the importance of checking your WordPress version and provide you with easy methods to fix website vulnerabilities. Why Checking Your WordPress Version Matters for […]
Hide My WP Ghost – See all the Updates & Fixes from the Last 8 Months
I don’t know about you, but these days, I’m completely hooked on stalking affordable plane tickets to those ridiculously exotic, drool-worthy vacation spots. (*It’s like a fever, I tell you!) And you know what that means, right? It’s finally summer! With half of this year already behind us, we figured it would be cool to gather […]
Digital Security Tsunamis: Discover 3 of the Biggest Hacks of All Time
Yahoo. First American. Marriott. Believe it or not, these household names have made headlines for all the wrong reasons — massive data breaches that left billions of user accounts exposed and vulnerable. Curious to know more? Let’s take a closer look at three of the biggest hacks in history: 1. Yahoo! Total accounts impacted: 3 […]
Website Security Leader: G2 Recognizes HMWP Ghost with 10 New Awards
Today is the last day of June, which means we’re one sleep away from officially stepping into the second half of 2023. Yup, true summer is finally here, and with it came some really exciting news! The G2 Summer 2023 Reports have recently been released, and we’re happy to announce that the winning streak continues […]
Make Your Website More Secure with One Click
Your WordPress version may not be the most interesting thing about your website. But when it comes to security, it’s absolutely crucial to stay on top of it. Here’s why this is so important: Why Checking Your WordPress Version Matters for Your Security While a powerful platform, WordPress does have its fair share of well-known […]
WordPress Block Login Attempts: Secure Your WP Website
In today’s digital landscape, the security of your WordPress website is of paramount importance. With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, protecting your site from unauthorized access should be a top priority. One of the most common forms of attack is through brute force attempts to log in to your WordPress admin panel. However, with […]
Malware 101: Prevention Tips You Should Know
Malware can steal sensitive information from your computer, make your computer slow and sluggish, and even send fake emails from your account without your knowledge. It’s no joke and poses a serious threat to businesses and individuals alike. But what exactly is malware? And more importantly, how can you protect yourself from this security threat? […]
Lock the Hackers Out: Limit Login Attempts on Your WordPress Site
Quick, did you know that password guessing is one of the top tactics that hackers use to break into WordPress sites? This brute force attack involves repetitive, successive attempts using various password combinations to gain access. By default, WordPress allows users to enter passwords as many times as they want. And, unfortunately, hackers exploit this vulnerability by using scripts […]
