How Hackers Exploit WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

Overview

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For many, hackers exploiting plugin vulnerabilities seems mysterious and even frightening. In this webinar, WordPress security expert Kathy Zant will give you a quick and simple overview of how plugin vulnerabilities work with an actual demonstration of an old plugin vulnerability being exploited.

This demonstration will underscore how important it is to keep your plugins updated.

We’ll also talk about some common attacks and how iThemes Security helps you make good decisions to keep your WordPress websites secure.

Meet Kathy Zant

Kathy has been working with WordPress for over a decade. She has both technical and marketing experience and has worked with a number of brands in the WordPress space. She’s helped organize both WordCamp Phoenix and WCUS. She currently lives outside of Denton, TX where she can often be found walking golden retrievers or hanging out in horse barns.