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Posts from The Digital Insider about security.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has told UK organisations to act on a critical security issue in PHP. PHP is the language behind most WordPress websites, so this matters for your business. Here is what has happened, what we have done for customers hosted with us, and what to check if your website sits with another host.
Read moreWordPress released version 7.0.2 on 17 July 2026. This is a security update which fixes one critical and one high-severity issue, so it is important that affected websites are updated promptly.
Read moreKeeping WordPress plugins updated is still important, but trusted plugin updates can sometimes introduce hidden risks. Here’s what small business owners need to know about WordPress supply chain attacks.
Read moreRecent cPanel security issues raise an important question: do small businesses still need complex hosting control panels? At O’Brien Media, we offer managed website hosting without cPanel, using controlled access, security monitoring, Cloudflare DNS, Monarx protection and off-site backups.
Read moreA new Linux kernel vulnerability has been making headlines across the security world. Named “Copy Fail” and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, it affects virtually every major Linux distribution released since 2017 and lets an unprivileged user gain full root access using a tiny script.
Read moreBehind every WordPress website is PHP - the scripting language responsible for processing requests, generating pages, and powering everything from contact forms to online shops. While it’s largely invisible to visitors, PHP plays a critical role in how secure, fast, and reliable your website is.
Read moreThese days, running a small business means you’re constantly under threat from cyber-attacks—whether it’s a dodgy email trying to steal passwords or ransomware locking down your files. That’s where Bitdefender comes in, offering enterprise-grade security that’s built to fit smaller teams and tighter budgets.
Read moreAs a small business, you’re often juggling a million things at once - and cybercriminals know it. That’s why phishing emails and malware-laced calendar invites are becoming increasingly common.
Read moreWordPress itself has a good track record when it comes to security — especially in the core software. But its real power lies in its flexibility, with over 60,000 plugins and thousands of themes. That’s where the risk lies.
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