Entries by Math

Would you still use WordPress as the start of a new website?

WordPress vulnerabilities found in all versions up to 3.8 – updates needed, WordPress 3.9 still has a vulnerability, vulnerabilities found in WordPress 4.0, WordPress 4.1… These news reports are becoming more and more common. As I mentioned in previous articles, WordPress occupies a significant part of the internet, making it a prime target for numerous […]

Brute Force attack, what is it?

A Brute Force attack is often used to crack passwords, particularly the password to access the WordPress admin area. In this attack, all possible combinations of available characters are attempted. It is a very inefficient method due to its time-consuming nature, but it eventually yields results. Brute Force is a blunt force attack without a […]

Akismet activated? Dolly activated?

Akismet is one of the most commonly used plugins to combat comment spam. The plugin’s popularity stems from it being included by default in the WordPress plugins directory. But let’s get back to Akismet – this plugin blocks comment spam. Comment spam? What is that? Comment spam occurs when scripts or bots leave irrelevant and […]

Do you have WordPress under control?

Having control over your website is crucial, especially considering it can be a significant source of income and visitors. Knowing what is happening with your website day and night, including the type of visitors it receives, is essential for effective management. Tools like Google Analytics or the Count per day plugin can provide valuable insights […]

How do I know if my WordPress website has been hacked?

It is true that unexpected events can occur, such as automatic updates causing issues with WordPress or certain plugins not working. Additionally, user errors in the administration panel can lead to unintended changes on your website. Not every unexpected modification to your website is necessarily caused by a hacker or hackbot. To determine if your […]

Why are hackers hacking?

Hackers committing cybercrimes have become increasingly common. Hacking can be done from the comfort of one’s home, and hackers can remain anonymous if they know how to cover their tracks. 1 in 5 Dutch individuals will eventually be confronted with a hacked website, hacked social accounts, compromised computers, or even hacked smartphones. Money or in […]

WordPress has been hacked! How does WPbeveiligen fix this!

Absolutely, every WordPress website is unique, even if we have seen hundreds of them. That’s the beauty of our profession! Each site presents a new challenge to properly restore and secure it. But isn’t WordPress the same for all? While the core files of WordPress are often the same, everyone uses different themes, plugins, and […]

Where hackers hide their code

Hackers have their favorite spots to place their malicious code, and being aware of these common locations can help you identify and remove hacks from your WordPress website. A Hack in the header.php The header.php file in your theme is loaded first on every page and contains the <head> section where JavaScript can be loaded […]