Your website isn’t just a page on the internet, it’s part of your business. And just like anything valuable, it’s a target. One of the biggest risks to WordPress sites right now comes from something many people overlook: old plugins.
Recently, hackers launched a massive attack campaign targeting WordPress sites that were running out-of-date plugins. Two very popular plugins, GutenKit and Hunk Companion, had security holes in older versions. Hackers used these gaps to break into websites.
To give you an idea of the scale:
WordPress security company Wordfence blocked 8.7 million attack attempts in just 48 hours.
That’s how aggressively attackers look for old, unpatched plugins.
When plugins aren’t updated, they can have weaknesses that allow hackers to:
Even though the security fixes for these plugins were released over a year ago, thousands of websites still haven’t updated, and remain an easy target.
At Technicalities, we make sure your site isn’t one of the vulnerable ones. Here’s how:
We review all plugins on your site, identify outdated or unsafe ones, and recommend safe alternatives if needed.
We apply updates, remove unused plugins, and make sure your site is configured securely, especially the areas attackers like to target.
We keep an eye out for unusual activity, suspicious files, or attempts to install new plugins without approval.
Your site stays updated, backed up, and protected, so you don’t need to worry about security gaps.
At Technicalities, we help keep your website safe by maintaining it proactively, before problems arise.