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As many of you know, California leads the nation when it comes to data protection, whether it be the California Online Privacy and Protection Act (CalOPPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), or the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the State has always been at the forefront of providing privacy protections to consumers. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently enhanced protections for individuals and requirements for businesses by releasing Regulations requiring certain companies to undertake cybersecurity audits. In Continue reading the post...

You have your privacy obligations down pat – you know which privacy laws apply to you, your Privacy Policy is up to date with the latest laws, you don’t track website visitors without consent, and you have a process for replying to privacy rights requests. But have you ensured that your vendors are in compliance too? When you share your customer data with a vendor, you are also responsible for making sure that the vendor processes that data in accordance Continue reading the post...

Maintaining strong security and user management in WordPress is vital for site administrators, especially when managing multiple users. One common security concern is users having multiple active sessions simultaneously across different devices or browsers. Limiting these sessions enhances security and helps you manage user behavior and access more effectively. Two useful plugins for managing and restricting active sessions in WordPress are Loggedin and Sessions. Here’s how to use them to gain control over user sessions on your WordPress site. Why Continue reading the post...

We all make mistakes. Maybe we hold the door for a stranger to be polite, allowing them to enter our building, ignore a warning to update our browsers because we have a busy day ahead of us, or allow a coworker to log into our email to resolve a customer issue. While these actions may seem innocuous, they can lead to extremely costly security incidents and data breaches. In fact, recent studies have found that 88% of cybersecurity breaches were Continue reading the post...

As more and more privacy laws go into effect every year, privacy compliance obligations are only increasing for businesses. For example, you may now be required to allow customers to delete their data, be more careful as to who receives your marketing emails, and include privacy checkboxes on every form on your website. These types of obligations can affect every part of your business and every employee. Since most privacy violations are caused by employee mistakes, it is imperative that Continue reading the post...

This article explores the security landscape for the year 2025. Three WordPress community-recognized web security experts will share their insights and predictions to help us anticipate and address upcoming security challenges. Our team of experts include Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing, Oliver Sild of Patchstack, and Kathy Zant, experienced security consultant.  Kathy wrote and published her own article about cyber security trends on her website – see here, while Oliver Sild wrote and published his predictions at The Admin Continue reading the post...

EU Cyber Resilience Act: What you need to know  How many connected or “smart” devices do you have in your home? From Amazon Alexa to the Ring doorbell, to smart refrigerators, to smart lightbulbs, connected devices don’t just help us manage our households, they also introduce serious cybersecurity risks. In fact, there were over 112 million Internet of Things (IoT) cyber attacks worldwide in 2022. These attacks can range from the hacking of baby monitors to watch a mother breastfeed Continue reading the post...

Malware can pose a severe threat to the performance and security of your WordPress site. If your website has been compromised, it’s crucial to act quickly to address the issue. While removing malware and restoring your site may seem straightforward, it’s essential to approach the process cautiously. Consult official WordPress documentation or contact a reputable WordPress security expert or company. They will be better equipped to assess the situation and recommend the appropriate steps to safely and effectively resolve the Continue reading the post...

Changing your WordPress login URL effectively enhances website security and protects against common threats like brute-force attacks. By default, WordPress uses the same login URL format for all sites, making it easier for hackers to locate the login page. Modifying this URL adds an extra layer of security by making it harder for attackers to find. The process has some steps: installing a plugin to change the login URL, updating your site’s permalink structure and then flushing any permalinks set Continue reading the post...

Nulled WordPress plugins, pirated versions of premium plugins distributed illegally, pose significant security risks to websites. These risks can severely compromise site security, data integrity, and user trust. Firstly, many nulled plugins are bundled with hidden malicious code, such as backdoors. These backdoors grant attackers unauthorized access to the website, allowing them to execute commands, steal sensitive information, and manipulate site content. For example, attackers can install additional malware, create new backdoors, or take complete control of the website’s administration. Continue reading the post...