Understanding SSL Phishing Scams: Protect Yourself from Digital Deception
Key Takeaways The Problem (You’re Not Alone) SSL phishing scams are designed to look legitimate. Scammers use convincing tactics, like showing a padlock icon and … Read More
“Auto Payment ID Declined” — Fake WordPress domain renewal email
This week, one of my clients forwarded me a worrying Fake WordPress domain renewal email with the subject line: “Payment Method Update Required” Inside, it … Read More
Proactive Protection: How My Daily Scans Caught a Stealthy WordPress Vulnerability
As a WordPress maintenance specialist, it is crucial to identify a stealthy WordPress vulnerability. One example is the Google XML Sitemaps – Missing Authorization Vulnerability. … Read More
The Hidden Cost of “Free”: Why Nulled WordPress Plugins Are a Security Nightmare
A “Nulled WordPress Plugin” is a pirated version of premium software offered for free on third-party sites. While they might save you money upfront, they … Read More
When “Helpful” Tools Become Hazards: Anatomy of a WordPress Security Alert
At a Glance: During our daily security scans, the Nustart Solutions team flagged a WordPress Security Alert – a critical backdoor warning on a client’s … Read More
HSEO Malware: How It Happens, What It Does, and How to Remove It Safely
HSEO Malware: Don’t Let Neglect Cost You Your Site’s Reputation HSEO malware (short for Hacked SEO) is one of the most damaging WordPress infections we … Read More
How to Fix a ‘Not Secure Website’ Error: Your Stress-Free WordPress Security Guide
Not Secure Website: What You Need to Know Is Your WordPress Website Showing ‘Not Secure’? Let’s Get Your Security Sorted – Stress-Free! Seeing that “Not … Read More
How to Spot a Phishing Scam: WordPress Remote Code Execution Scam Email
Beware of the Remote Code Execution Scam! Recently, some clients of Nustart Solutions got a tricky scam email. It talks about a “Remote Code Execution … Read More
Scam Alert: “We have hacked your Website”
In the last 24 hours, 2 of my customers have received a spam form submission stating, “We have hacked your Website” The contact form submission/email … Read More
Chrome to stick ‘Not secure’ on pages with search fields
In October, Google will begin phase two of its plan to label all HTTP pages as non-secure. October will mark stage two of Google’s plan … Read More