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Security

The latest Security news from our blog

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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

The Future of WordPress Security in 2025 and Beyond

WordPress 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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News
Chris Grant (he/him)

Beware of QR Code Scams: How to Stay Safe

From scanning menus at restaurants to making payments or logging into apps, they offer a quick and convenient way to access information. However, with the increasing reliance on QR codes, cybercriminals have found ways to exploit them for scams, fraud, and malware distribution.

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Security
Andrei Ghimpu

Your Website’s Security: How O’Brien Media Keeps You Protected

Given the popularity of UpdraftPlus among WordPress users, the potential impact of this security flaw was significant. However, thanks to our proactive approach to website management and security, O’Brien Media clients can rest assured that their sites remain safe and secure.

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

Microsoft IT Outage – O’Brien Media Services Unaffected

We at O’Brien Media want to reassure our customers that our services remain unaffected by this incident. As we do not utilise Microsoft software for our website hosting and email services, nor do we employ the CrowdStrike security platform, our operations continue to run smoothly.

A person warning of a security threat with a red exclamation mark, representing the HTTP/2 rapid reset vulnerability in web technology.
Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

HTTP/2 Rapid Reset: The New Threat Looming Over the Web

In the ever-evolving world of web security, a new threat has emerged that has the potential to wreak havoc on virtually every website. This threat, known as the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset vulnerability, has been publicly announced by tech giants like Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google.

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Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

Upcoming Changes to the Cyber Essentials Scheme

The Cyber Essentials scheme is an essential part of the UK’s efforts to protect against cyber-attacks. It provides businesses of all sizes with a framework

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Security
Chris Grant (he/him)

Keep Your Custom Post Types Safe: Update to Toolset Types 3.4.18

The Toolset Types 3.4.18 security update released on the 9th of March 2023 is an important update for all users of the plugin. By updating to the latest version, users can ensure the security and stability of their WordPress websites.