WordPress is arguably one of the most trusted and popular website creation platforms on the web, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t without risk. If you are a WordPress user, now is the time to upgrade your version as well as the plugins you’ve been using. If you are unsure how, or want to know why keeping up to date is so important, this blog post is for you.
How to update your WordPress site
Normally, WordPress will communicate with the person designated on the site’s Dashboard, notifying them that there is an update available for the platform. If run your own website, and haven’t received any communication to this effect, contact your IT service provider.
If a WordPress update has gone live, normally most of the plugins written for the platform will follow suit as soon as possible.
October’s WordPress Security update
During the final months of 2017, WordPress released an important security update, aimed at eliminating a specific exploit that had serious ramifications for site security.
The issue was centred around the fact that a certain function on the platform could be manipulated to create unsafe queries to a website’s database, which in turn could lead to serious problems with site dependability and security.
Why updating WordPress is important
This means that if you have not yet updated your website’s WordPress version, you need to do so as soon as possible to avoid any possible security issues, especially if you have a website that stores personal information about your customers.
Updating your website’s plugins are just as important, seeing as they are also susceptible to security problems if they are kept on older versions. Updating your plugins can be done via your website’s WordPress dashboard.
How to Secure your WordPress Site
If you think that your website might still be susceptible to this vulnerability, don’t hesitate to contact us immediately, and we’ll help you rectify the situation as soon as possible.
We understand that website owners cannot always find the time to check up on the versions and security needs of your website, and if this is true for you, it doesn’t mean that you have to panic. We provide a comprehensive monthly WordPress maintenance check aimed at keeping every facet of your website up to date, and secure. For more info, contact us today.
