Is Your Drupal or WordPress Site in Danger of a Malicious Attack? Steps You Can Take Right Now to Make It Safer
There’s no doubt about it: Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise, and organizations across all industries are feeling the impact.
Consider the following staggering statistics from several recent cybersecurity reports:
Don’t let outdated open source CMS platforms and other vulnerabilities leave your site open to malicious events that include:
- Cross-site scripting attacks
- Brute-force login attempts
- Malicious editing of files
- Ransomware and denial-of-service attacks
Take these important steps to boost your site’s safety, starting today:
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Q&A
What cybersecurity threats are increasing for websites?
Recent cybersecurity reports show a 72% year-over-year increase in denial-of-service attacks, 31% increase in average number of attacks per company, and 11% quarterly increase in ransom attacks. These trends affect organizations across all industries.
What malicious events can affect WordPress and Drupal sites?
Common threats include cross-site scripting attacks, brute-force login attempts, malicious editing of files, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks. Outdated open source CMS platforms and unpatched vulnerabilities leave sites particularly susceptible to these malicious events.
Why do outdated CMS platforms increase security risks?
Outdated open source CMS platforms leave sites vulnerable because security patches aren’t applied, known vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, and hackers actively target these weaknesses. Regular updates are essential to maintaining website security against evolving threats.
How can organizations assess their website security?
Organizations can start with security checklists specific to their platform (WordPress or Drupal) to identify common vulnerabilities. A professional security assessment can provide detailed analysis of specific vulnerabilities and recommendations for remediation.
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