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What are the Drawbacks of Using an Open Source Website Builder?

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Open source website builders, such as WordPress, Joomla, Magento, or Drupal, have gained immense popularity for their affordability and flexibility, making them a tempting choice for individuals and businesses looking to establish an online presence. However, it's essential to be aware of the drawbacks associated with open source website builders, as they can significantly impact your web development experience. In this article, we'll explore some of the key drawbacks you should consider before opting for an open source solution.

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New WordPress backdoor creates rogue admin to hijack websites

When expanding WordPress with third party plugins to get the features that you want and need, there are security risks that can arise, and here is one recently. A new WordPress backdoor has been discovered that can create a rogue admin account to hijack websites. The backdoor was disguised as a caching plugin called WP Fastest Cache. This plugin has been fixed and is no longer vulnerable to the backdoor. Most likely, admins who found their WordPress websites load

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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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