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Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin
Digital Transformation

Chancery Lane Project launches AI-friendly WordPress plugin

The open-source tool could cut AI token use by up to 90%, reducing processing costs and energy demand for WordPress sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

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Urgent PHP flaws expose websites to remote attacks
Artificial Intelligence

Urgent PHP flaws expose websites to remote attacks

Website operators face remote code execution risks unless they patch PHP promptly, as flaws in the runtime affect WordPress and other platforms.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • Last week
Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits
Malware

Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits

Online checkout systems face greater risk as attackers increasingly hide skimming code inside trusted payment tools and services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies
Customer Experience

G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies

The new parent company groups four specialist agencies under one roof, giving clients broader capabilities while keeping each brand distinct.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Press Gazette launches AI content checker for editors
Risk & Compliance

Press Gazette launches AI content checker for editors

Editors facing EU transparency rules can now flag AI-made text, images and audio before publication, with fines possible for non-compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Hostinger says developers now use AI for deployment
Software-as-a-Service

Hostinger says developers now use AI for deployment

Deployment is becoming the next AI battleground, with 19,000 users turning to Hostinger's Connector to manage live sites from coding tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws
Network Infrastructure

Australia & New Zealand face surge in critical flaws

Patch backlogs are leaving organisations exposed, with 85 high-impact flaws flagged across Australia and New Zealand, up 44% in July.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites

Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
WP Engine & Commerce launch BigCommerce for WordPress
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine & Commerce launch BigCommerce for WordPress

Mid-market brands can now upgrade eCommerce without rebuilding WordPress sites, preserving URLs, traffic and search rankings during the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection
Security Operations Centres

Patchstack & GoDaddy add WordPress vulnerability detection

Eligible Managed WordPress customers gain visibility into flaws as they are disclosed, as WordPress attacks are being exploited within hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites

Rising bot traffic is inflating server costs for WordPress operators, prompting Kinsta to bundle controls into its dashboard at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware
Cloud Security

Webworm targets European governments with Discord malware

European ministries face a stealthier cyber-espionage campaign as Webworm shifts to Discord and Microsoft cloud tools to steal data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms
Malware

KongTuke uses Microsoft Teams chats to breach firms

Corporate users can be compromised in under five minutes when attackers pose as help-desk staff in external Microsoft Teams chats, researchers say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
MySQL exposures & slow fixes plague firms, study finds
Firewalls

MySQL exposures & slow fixes plague firms, study finds

Nearly half of organisations are leaving risky ports and services open, with midmarket firms taking up to 56 days to fix exposures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Intruder finds exposed MySQL databases in 26% of firms
Firewalls

Intruder finds exposed MySQL databases in 26% of firms

The findings show many firms still leave internet-facing databases and admin tools open, giving attackers easy routes before flaws are even published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudways launches Site Manager for WordPress agencies

The new tool aims to cut manual upkeep for agencies juggling dozens of WordPress sites, with updates and checks now handled in one place.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

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Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks
Malware

Australian businesses warned over ClickFix attacks

Many small firms cannot block the attack with email or antivirus tools because it tricks staff into running malicious commands themselves.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026