What are WordPress MU Plugins? Must-Use plugins, or MU-Plugins, are a special type of WordPress plugin that is always activated by default and cannot be deactivated unless uninstalled. MU-Plugins, being always active, can be particularly attractive targets for hackers. They are installed in a special directory inside the content folder and are automatically enabled on… Read more »
Alert – Malware Strikes WordPress Mu Plugins
April 1st, 2025 by LouiseRethinking Router Security: Why WatchGuard Fireboxes Are the Future
March 31st, 2025 by LouiseWhy It’s Time to Upgrade from DrayTek End-of-Life Routers to WatchGuard’s Next-Generation Firewalls & Fireboxes As IT support London professionals, Speedster IT has consistently emphasised to our clients the importance of secure cyber security services and reliable network infrastructure for businesses. With several DrayTek routers reaching their end-of-life (EoL), the risks of continuing to use… Read more »
Urgent – Nationwide Connectivity Issue Affecting DrayTek Routers Worldwide
March 26th, 2025 by LouiseDraytek Outage – Incident Detected with Hospitality Client As of 9:28 PM last night, a nationwide issue has been affecting DrayTek routers, resulting in intermittent internet connections. This full issue appears to stem from a Draytek router vulnerabilities. This incident has impacted several broadband ISPs across the United Kingdom, as well as potentially other countries…. Read more »
Cybersecurity in 2025: Essential Strategies for Small Businesses to Prevent Data Breaches
March 10th, 2025 by LouiseStaying Ahead of Cybersecurity in 2025 In 2025, Staying ahead of data breaches requires proactive measures like Zero Trust Security Services and a robust cyber security services strategy. Here are essential tips to help small businesses protect their data and systems. Lessons from a Data Breach Understanding the anatomy of a data breach can provide… Read more »
390000 WordPress Sites Compromised
December 19th, 2024 by LouiseThe Scale of the Attack: 390,000 WordPress Sites Compromised In a staggering cybercrime incident, approximately 390,000 WordPress websites have been compromised. This large-scale attack has sent shockwaves across the security community. Cybersecurity researchers Datadog Security Labs and SpyCloud spotted the attack. The researchers concluded, all developers should be extra careful when using open-source software. For… Read more »
Protecting Your Business from Malicious Ads in Search Results
December 4th, 2024 by LouiseThe Rapid Rise of Malicious Ads in Search Over the past year 2023/2024, Google in particular has seen a significant increase in the use of malicious ads by cybercriminals. These ads often mimic legitimate brands and business services, tricking users into clicking on them. Once clicked, victims are led to phishing sites or malware downloads,… Read more »