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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, one technique that has gained notoriety is password spraying—a form of brute force attack that poses a serious risk to businesses. Unlike traditional brute force attacks, password spraying involves attempting a single common password against multiple accounts on the same application before moving on to the next password. This method sidesteps the typical account lockouts triggered by numerous unsuccessful attempts on a single account, making it an effective strategy for attackers. This article Continue reading the post...

In an era where the digital landscape is constantly evolving, the vulnerability of websites to cyber threats remains a pressing concern. One such threat that WordPress users must be vigilant about is hackers’ exploitation of weak passwords. This article delves into how cybercriminals leverage compromised credentials to gain unauthorized access to WordPress sites and install malicious plugins, putting both the website and its visitors at risk. The modus operandi of these hackers involves installing plugins designed to redirect site traffic Continue reading the post...

On April 17, 2024, the Colorado legislature passed an amendment to the State’s comprehensive privacy law, the Colorado Privacy Act to provide protections for brain activity data and similar biological data. This is truly a one of a kind development that requires companies that collect this type of data to gain consent prior to the collection of brain activity data, to be transparent about how such data is used, and to provide residents of Colorado with privacy rights with regard Continue reading the post...

Some of the best brands in the world have the best customer experience. It has become an essential tool for harnessing brand loyalty. About 53 years ago, 1971, a little known British band recorded a song that would launch brand loyalty for one of the biggest soft drink companies of all time. The Hillside Singers wrote and produced “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” specifically for Coca-Cola™. As a kid, I remember the commercials. (source) The song originally Continue reading the post...

The April 2024 MainWP roundup dives into a variety of developments in the WordPress community. From acquisitions and mergers to the launch of AI-powered tools and calls for participation in important surveys, this month offered a glimpse into the ever-evolving WordPress landscape. In this edition of the MainWP Roundup, we take a look at a few WordPress moves, an important Gender Equality survey, and how to conduct a Gap Analysis using AI WordPress on the Move AccessAlly is Joining the Continue reading the post...

“She asked me to call her on the weekend. That’s not normal.” Sometimes as site care consultants, we may think that what we do doesn’t matter, or worse, we feel like others don’t think that we matter, but the truth is, we save our clients a lot of heartache! To illustrate this truth, I’m going to share a story with you of a time I saved my client some heartache and helped her breath a sigh of relief. Photo by Continue reading the post...

In this month’s MainWP Roundup, we visit the perils of a domain migration, WordPress critiques, upcoming WordPress events, and ongoing acquisitions. Buckle up, let’s ride! Let’s Ride! Woo’s Domain Migration Reversal Woo had a tough time in April. They had to reverse their domain migration from Woo.com back to WooCommerce.com. According to their blog post, “Moving to Woo.com created challenges for our users to find WooCommerce in Google searches, which were made worse following Google’s March update. To address those Continue reading the post...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, managing communication across multiple WordPress sites can be a major task. The constant influx of emails, coupled with the need for reliable delivery, often leaves site owners in a bind. This challenge is magnified by the sheer number of plugins each WordPress site juggles. With that said, we’re excited to share some fantastic news that promises address this issue. MainWP is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Post SMTP, culminating in the launch of Continue reading the post...

If you’ve used WordPress, you’re likely familiar with its built-in email function, wp_mail. However, if you’ve managed multiple WordPress sites, you’re probably familiar with the fact that the wp_mail function is not reliable for sending emails. Fortunately, you can easily counter this issue by installing a WordPress SMTP plugin such as Post SMTP that lets you connect with all major third-party email service providers (like Gmail, Microsoft 365, Amazon SES, Sendgrid, etc.) for reliable email delivery. The benefits of using Continue reading the post...

If you own a WordPress website, you know how important email communication is to your online success. Whether it’s order confirmations, password resets, or any other type of email, you want to make sure that your messages reach your recipients’ inboxes and not their spam folders. However, WordPress’s default mail functionality is unreliable, which often results in low deliverability rates, bounced emails, and spam complaints. In turn, this can hurt your reputation, your customer satisfaction, and your conversions. That’s why Continue reading the post...