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What are the most common WordPress vulnerabilities?

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WordPress, although widely used, is not particularly easy or user-friendly and can be susceptible to various security vulnerabilities. Here are some of the most common ones:

Weak Passwords and Login Credentials:

This tops the list because it applies not just to WordPress but to any online system. Hackers can easily exploit weak passwords through brute-force attacks.

Outdated Software, Plugins, and Themes:

Outdated software often contains known vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Regularly updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins is crucial.

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What are the most important things to consider when setting up security for your website?

Keep your website builder/platform upgraded, have SSL on your web hosting, have strong passwords. I also like to avoid using third party plugins - you can do that easily without being a coder by using UltimateWB. UltimateWB has a lot of built-in apps that are very customizable; you can build any type of website with it.

Got a techy/website question? Whether it’s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question

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Newest Mac Operating System has security hole: how to avoid getting hacked

Apple Max laptop security If your Mac is using that latest Operating System (OS) version, Mac OS Sierra, your computer may be hackable due to a security flaw Apple is trying to resolve asap.  Security researchers disclosed the bug Tuesday that allows anyone from anywhere to hack into your computer remotely just by logging in as "root" for the username, and leaving the password field blank - after clicking the unlock button twice anyone can have unauthorized access to your computer and files.  It... Continue reading
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