Tag: security

Posted on

Protect your WordPress site with WordFence

Wordfence is a robust and comprehensive security plugin for WordPress websites. It provides advanced protection against cyber threats such as malware, hacking attempts, and brute force attacks. The plugin features a firewall that blocks malicious traffic before it reaches your site, as well as a malware scanner that detects and removes malicious code. In addition to its security features, Wordfence also offers tools for monitoring site activity and performance. It provides real-time traffic monitoring, detailed logs of site activity, and alerts for suspicious behavior. The plugin also includes options for two-factor authentication and password strength enforcement to further enhance site security.

One of the standout features of Wordfence is its community-powered threat intelligence network. This feature enables the plugin to receive real-time updates and insights about emerging threats from a global network of users. This ensures that your site is protected against the latest security risks.

Overall, Wordfence is a highly effective and user-friendly security solution for WordPress websites. Its comprehensive features and real-time threat intelligence make it a valuable tool for protecting your site from cyber attacks. I would highly recommend Wordfence to any WordPress site owner looking to strengthen their site’s security.

Posted on

OpenSesame: Hacked kids’ toy could open garage doors

Garage doors may be vulnerable to being opened remotely by hackers using little more than a childrens’ toy, a security researcher has proven this week.The repurposed tool has been branded OpenSesame by its creator Samy Kamkar, who built it out of a discontinued Mattel toy called IN-ME, adding an antennae and an open-source hardware add-on. Although no longer available, Softpedia notes that the toy is a pocket computer that allows kids to chat to eachother, and can still be found on eBay for as little as $12.The proof-of-concept attack affects basic, fixed code garage door security, for which the most advanced would leave 4,096 possible combinations. Kamkar claims that it would take around 29 minutes to breach the lock by brute-force if the details of the system were known to the hacker.

Read on, source: OpenSesame: Hacked kids’ toy could open garage doors

Posted on

IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report

Around 19% of IT security leaders said that budgets will significantly increase over the next two years, with an additional 31% saying budgets will increase, according to a new report by Dell SecureWorks.The study by Dell surveyed 1,825 IT security leaders and their staff, based in 42 countries including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The aim of the report was to identify the key influencers on decisions which affect security budgets and technology purchases.Of the remaining survey respondents, nearly all said that budgets will remain flat (46%), while a few (4%) said their organizations could actually decrease security spending. This is largely the same growth picture as the last two years, with the same group of experts witnessing the same increase (31%) and a similar significant increase (15%) during the period.

Read on, source: IT security budgets will continue to rise, finds Dell report