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Disable Access to wp-config.php on WordPress


(Ananova News) January 04, 2023.

Ananova technical experts recommend disabling access to wp-config. PHP to secure WordPress thus preventing unauthorized access. The file contains sensitive information like database credentials, configuration settings and security keys. The administrators can change table prefixes, relocate core WordPress file folders like wp-pluginswp-uploads, and wp-content, and perform other advanced configurations.

<?php
/**
 * The base configuration for WordPress
 *
 * The wp-config.php creation script uses this file during the installation.
 * You don't have to use the web site, you can copy this file to "wp-config.php"
 * and fill in the values.
 *
 * This file contains the following configurations:
 *
 * * Database settings
 * * Secret keys
 * * Database table prefix
 * * ABSPATH
 *
 * @link https://wordpress.org/support/article/editing-wp-config-php/
 *
 * @package WordPress
 */
 
// ** Database settings - You can get this info from your web host ** //
/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name_here' );
 
/** Database username */
define( 'DB_USER', 'username_here' );
 
/** Database password */
define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'password_here' );
 
/** Database hostname */
define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );
 
/** Database charset to use in creating database tables. */
define( 'DB_CHARSET', 'utf8' );
 
/** The database collate type. Don't change this if in doubt. */
define( 'DB_COLLATE', '' );
 
/**#@+
 * Authentication unique keys and salts.
 *
 * Change these to different unique phrases! You can generate these using
 * the {@link https://api.wordpress.org/secret-key/1.1/salt/ WordPress.org secret-key service}.
 *
 * You can change these at any point in time to invalidate all existing cookies.
 * This will force all users to have to log in again.
 *
 * @since 2.6.0
 */
define( 'AUTH_KEY',         'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'SECURE_AUTH_KEY',  'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'LOGGED_IN_KEY',    'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'NONCE_KEY',        'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'AUTH_SALT',        'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'SECURE_AUTH_SALT', 'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'LOGGED_IN_SALT',   'put your unique phrase here' );
define( 'NONCE_SALT',       'put your unique phrase here' );
 
/**#@-*/
 
/**
 * WordPress database table prefix.
 *
 * You can have multiple installations in one database if you give each
 * a unique prefix. Only numbers, letters, and underscores please!
 */
$table_prefix = 'wp_';
 
/**
 * For developers: WordPress debugging mode.
 *
 * Change this to true to enable the display of notices during development.
 * It is strongly recommended that plugin and theme developers use WP_DEBUG
 * in their development environments.
 *
 * For information on other constants that can be used for debugging,
 * visit the documentation.
 *
 * @link https://wordpress.org/support/article/debugging-in-wordpress/
 */
define( 'WP_DEBUG', false );
 
/* Add any custom values between this line and the "stop editing" line. */
 
 
 
/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */
 
/** Absolute path to the WordPress directory. */
if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	define( 'ABSPATH', __DIR__ . '/' );
}
 
/** Sets up WordPress vars and included files. */
require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-settings.php';

Courtesy: https://jetpack.com/blog/wp-config-php/

How To Disable Access to wp-config.php Using .htaccess

# to protect wp-config.php
<Files wp-config.php>
order allow,deny
deny from all
</Files>

Here “deny all” will deny everyone access to wp-config.php.

Disable File Editing on WordPress


(Ananova News) January 04, 2023.

WordPress code editor enables editing theme and plugin files directly from wp-admin. Precautionary it is recommended to turn it off, as it is a potential security hazard. Version after 4.9 can catch fatal errors and does not parse the code till they are resolved. Furthermore, it stops the hacker with administrator access by changing themes or plugins and inserting malicious code.

How to Disable file editing in WordPress admin?

  • Log into the control panel.
  • Open File Manager under Files & Security.
  • Locate the file wp-config.
  • Click Edit in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
  • Search wp-config for ‘DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT’, and DISALLOW_FILE_MODS’ and set it to “true”
define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true);
define( 'DISALLOW_FILE_MODS', true );

Recently, a security alert revealed that WordPress websites on Linux were targeted by a previously unknown strain of Linux malware that exploits flaws in over two dozen plugins and themes to compromise vulnerable systems. The targeted websites were injected with malicious JavaScript retrieved from a remote server. As a result, when visitors click on any area of an infected page, they are redirected to another arbitrary website of the attacker’s choice.

The disclosure comes weeks after Fortinet FortiGuard Labs detailed another botnet called GoTrim that’s designed to brute-force self-hosted websites using the WordPress content management system (CMS) to seize control of targeted systems. In June 2022, the GoDaddy-owned website security company shared information about a traffic direction system (TDS) known as Parrot that has been observed targeting WordPress sites with rogue JavaScript that drops additional malware onto hacked systems. Last month, Sucuri noted that more than 15,000 WordPress sites had been breached as part of a malicious campaign to redirect visitors to bogus Q&A portals. The number of active infections currently stands at 9,314. January 03, 2023, BleepingComputer reports thirty security vulnerabilities in numerous outdated WordPress plugins and themes are being leveraged by a novel Linux malware to facilitate malicious JavaScript injections. Dr. Web reported that malware compromised both 32- and 64-bit Linux systems, and uses a set of successively running hardcoded exploits to compromise WordPress sites.

You can look to the Ananova selected top hosting providers at: https://ananova.com/best-hosting-providers

The key players listed in the list include Liquidweb, WordPress.com, A2Hosting, GreenGeeks, Namecheap, Inmotionhosting, Resellerspanel, Hostgator, Interserver, Sitevalley, Webhostingpad, Bluehost, Hostmonster, Fatcow, IPower, Weebly, Shopify, Accuwebhosting, WPEngine, Cloudways, Hostens and many more.

WordPress Security on Stake


(Ananova News) January 04, 2023.

WordPress plugin flaws leveraged by novel Linux malware

Recently, a security alert revealed that WordPress websites on Linux were targeted by a previously unknown strain of Linux malware that exploits flaws in over two dozen plugins and themes to compromise vulnerable systems. The targeted websites were injected with malicious JavaScript retrieved from a remote server. As a result, when visitors click on any area of an infected page, they are redirected to another arbitrary website of the attacker’s choice.

The disclosure comes weeks after Fortinet FortiGuard Labs detailed another botnet called GoTrim that’s designed to brute-force self-hosted websites using the WordPress content management system (CMS) to seize control of targeted systems. In June 2022, the GoDaddy-owned website security company shared information about a traffic direction system (TDS) known as Parrot that has been observed targeting WordPress sites with rogue JavaScript that drops additional malware onto hacked systems. Last month, Sucuri noted that more than 15,000 WordPress sites had been breached as part of a malicious campaign to redirect visitors to bogus Q&A portals. The number of active infections currently stands at 9,314. January 03, 2023, Bleeping Computer reports thirty security vulnerabilities in numerous outdated WordPress plugins and themes are being leveraged by a novel Linux malware to facilitate malicious JavaScript injections. Dr. Web reported that malware compromised both 32- and 64-bit Linux systems, and uses a set of successively running hardcoded exploits to compromise WordPress sites.

Outdated and vulnerable plugins and themes

It involves weaponizing a list of known security vulnerabilities in 19 different plugins and themes that are likely installed on a WordPress site. These infected themes or plugins prompt the malware to retrieve malicious JavaScript from its command-and-control server prior to script injection. The hacker can deploy an implant to target specific websites to expand the network for phishing and malvertising campaigns, as well as malware distribution initiatives.

Doctor Web revealed the targeted plugins and themes –

  • WP Live Chat Support
  • Yuzo Related Posts
  • Yellow Pencil Visual CSS Style Editor
  • Easy WP SMTP
  • WP GDPR Compliance
  • Newspaper (CVE-2016-10972)
  • Thim Core
  • Smart Google Code Inserter (discontinued as of January 28, 2022)
  • Total Donations
  • Post Custom Templates Lite
  • WP Quick Booking Manager
  • Live Chat with Messenger Customer Chat by Zotabox
  • Blog Designer
  • WordPress Ultimate FAQ (CVE-2019-17232 and CVE-2019-17233)
  • WP-Matomo Integration (WP-Piwik)
  • ND Shortcodes
  • WP Live Chat
  • Coming Soon Page and Maintenance Mode
  • Hybrid
  • Brizy
  • FV Flowplayer Video Player
  • WooCommerce
  • Coming Soon Page & Maintenance Mode
  • Onetone
  • Simple Fields
  • Delucks SEO
  • Poll, Survey, Form & Quiz Maker by OpinionStage
  • Social Metrics Tracker
  • WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher, and
  • Rich Reviews

Technical experts always suggest keeping software (theme, plugins, third-party add-ons & WordPress Core) updated and up-to-date with the latest fixes. Always use strong and unique logins and passwords to secure accounts. Hence, it is always suggested to have managed WordPress Hosting, as the provider monitors website security, takes regular backup, and always keep them up.

The companies like WordPress.com have got the expertise to protect hosted websites from cyber attacks, breaches, hacking, Identity and access management (IAM), Malware and Vulnerabilities, and Phishing. They take care of updating WordPress core, themes, plugins, and PHP, disabling external URL requests, and implementing SSL. They keep regular backups which ensure business continuity. A secured website has a good online reputation, thus businesses prioritise security. Every eCommerce store and business website needs protection against cyberattacks, malware, & viruses. Businesses want to protect data as well as sensitive information and thus want to ensure website functionality and online reputation. Hence, asks for crucial security measures. Google penalises or blacklists malwarised or phishing websites.

WordPress.com for Bloggers


(Ananova News) January 03, 2022.

By 2028, Global Blog Software on the basis of its comprehensive study reveals that the blogging industry will be around $8 billion. The study comprises of the macro and micro factors responsible for growth trajectory and restraining posting threat to the global blog software market. Their research is a consolidation of primary and secondary research and consists of both qualitative and quantitative detailing.

WordPress.com is the key market player in the Blog software market. The company has a huge global economic impact on the hosting industry. From personal to professional websites, WordPress.com provides fast and reliable hosting services to cater for each and every market. The provider takes care of the client’s website against online threats and offers a 100% uptime guarantee. The customers can scale up their WordPress website. Ananova considers its customer support services fast and efficient.

You can look to the Ananova selected top WordPress hosting providers at: https://ananova.com/best-hosting-providers

The key players listed in the list include Liquidweb, WordPress.com, A2Hosting, GreenGeeks, Namecheap, Inmotionhosting, Resellerspanel, Hostgator, Interserver, Sitevalley, Webhostingpad, Bluehost, Hostmonster, Fatcow, IPower, Weebly, Shopify, Accuwebhosting, WPEngine, Cloudways, Hostens and many more.

Technical experts always suggest keeping software (theme, plugins, third-party add-ons & WordPress Core) updated and up-to-date with the latest fixes. Always use strong and unique logins and passwords to secure accounts. Hence, it is always suggested to have managed WordPress Hosting, as the provider monitors website security, takes regular backup, and always keep them up.

Certa cPanel Web Hosting


(Ananova News) January 02, 2022.

The UK-based Certa Hosting wants to grow its business organically, thus embracing new technology and continually expanding its services. It offers the ultimate unlimited fully managed and monitored cPanel web hosting services on ultra-reliable and lightening fast servers. Thus, enabling, customers to focus on their core business.

  • cPanel: It gives the ability to administer web hosting accounts with ease.
  • Updates: fully managed and monitored security updates
  • Daily Backups and Recovery: It provides daily backups and off-site services of files and databases.
  • Storage: 100% NVMe SSD hosting storage that built a solid fire platform. The three separate layers ensure the user’s data security and protection.
  • PHP: Version 4.4 with LiteSpeed technology to power users’ websites.
  • Money Back Guarantee: Unsatisfied customers can get their money refunded within 30 days of signing up.
  • Support: 24×7 when users need it.
  • Host Unlimited Domain – hosts multiple websites, domains, names and email accounts on the same account at no extra cost.
  • Free Website Builder – The users get online in minutes through the company’s drag-and-drop website builder.
  • Spam Protection – a market-leading solution which helps filter junk email and malware from users’ mailboxes.

You can look to the Ananova selected top hosting providers at: https://ananova.com/best-hosting-providers

The key players listed in the list include Liquidweb, WordPress.com, A2Hosting, GreenGeeks, Namecheap, Inmotionhosting, Resellerspanel, Hostgator, Interserver, Sitevalley, Webhostingpad, Bluehost, Hostmonster, Fatcow, IPower, Weebly, Shopify, Accuwebhosting, WPEngine, Cloudways, Hostens and many more.