WordPress users beware — experts claim sites are being hijacked using a critical flaw in popular Everest Forms Pro plugin A popular WordPress plugin is once again being leveraged in website takeover attacks. TechRadar · Jun 9
WP Maps Pro plugin flaw to create admin accounts on WordPress sites saw 3,600 attempts in a single day Thousands of attacks were seen in a single day as a patch is rolled out. TechRadar · Jun 1
Over a million WordPress sites hit in plugin flaw — so patch now or face the consequences A popular WordPress plugin was found carrying two flaws that can cause data leaks. TechRadar · May 14
50,000 WordPress site affected in major plugin security flaw - here's how to stay safe A popular WordPress plugin has a worrying flaw which could allow website takeover. TechRadar · Jan 21
Sneeit WordPress RCE flaw allows hackers to add themselves as admin - here's how to stay safe A critical flaw in a WordPress add-on was recently patched, which allows crooks to add a rogue admin account to the site. TechRadar · Dec 8, 2025
Millions of attacks hit WordPress websites - here's how to make sure you stay safe Three old WordPress vulnerabilities are being leveraged to establish persistence and steal files. TechRadar · Oct 27, 2025
A popular WordPress theme has a worrying security flaw which could allow full site takeover - here's what we know Install the patch as soon as you can to prevent losing your site to hackers. TechRadar · Oct 9, 2025
A popular WordPress theme has been hijacked by malware - here's what we know Widespread attacks and account takeover attempts observed with the 'Motors' theme, so patch now. TechRadar · Jun 23, 2025
WordPress sites targeted by malicious plugin disguised as security tool AI used to help create a very realistic-looking threat. TechRadar · May 5, 2025
This Fake WordPress Plugin Can Give Hackers Full Access to Your Site There's new malware on the internet that disguises itself as a legitimate WordPress plugin. But in reality, it's tricking website owners and giving full Geekflare · May 1, 2025
Another serious WordPress plugin vulnerability could put 40,000 sites at risk of attack Bug in Jupiter X Core could allow threat actors to run malicious code remotely. TechRadar · Feb 20, 2025
Security flaw in top WordPress plugin could allow for Stripe refunds on millions of sites WPForms patch is now available, so apply it ASAP. TechRadar · Dec 11, 2024
Top WordPress anti-spam plugin may actually be putting your site at risk of attack Spam protection, Anti-Spam, and FireWall WordPress plugin carrying two critical flaws which put hundreds of thousands of sites at risk. TechRadar · Nov 27, 2024
Millions of WordPress sites could be at risk from "one of the most serious" plugin flaws ever found WordPress users urged to double-check their websites following update to worrrying security flaw. TechRadar · Nov 18, 2024
TechRadar · Aug 21, 2024 Thousands of WordPress sites potentially at risk from plugin security flaw Maximum severity flaw was recently discovered in a WordPress plugin used by more than 100,000 sites.
TechRadar · Jul 10, 2024 This popular WordPress calendar plugin is being targeted by hackers, so act now More than 150,000 WordPress sites are using the vulnerable plugin.
TechRadar · Jan 26, 2024 Millions at risk as popular WordPress database plugin is targeted by hackers — here's what WordPress site owners need to know A vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin leaves the doors open for hackers, and they responded with strength.
TechRadar · Dec 12, 2023 Thousands of WordPress websites could be put at risk by this serious security bug WordPress plugin updates are pushed all the time, but this one’s is definitely worth installing.
TechRadar · Jul 18, 2023 A top WordPress plugin is being hacked to hijack websites Hackers are going after unpatched WordPress sites via hacks to the WooCommerce Payments plugin.