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Continuous software updating is one of the most critical steps in safeguarding your business against cyberattacks. Research indicates that approximately 60% of successful cyberattacks occurred due to legacy, unpatched systems, which presented easy targets for hackers.

WordPress is the most widely used content management system in the world, powering more than 43% of all websites. However, such widespread adoption inevitably increases exposure to cyberattacks. According to Sucuri’s 2023 data, 95.5% of the compromised websites analysed were built on this platform, while 2024 statistics indicate that an average of 22 new vulnerabilities are identified in the WordPress ecosystem each day. An analysis of the causes of these vulnerabilities shows that most originate from the extensive ecosystem of third-party components, particularly plugins, where quality control and security assurance practices vary significantly. A substantial share of the risk also results from inconsistent website administration and security practices, including insufficient maintenance and inadequate process management. Managing these risks requires a multilayered security strategy that incorporates essential protective measures, such as the timely updating of system components, strict access controls, the deployment of firewalls, and the hardening of server configurations. Regular backup creation and secure backup storage remain critical elements of this strategy, helping to ensure operational continuity. Because the cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, website security should not be regarded as a one-time action, but as a continuous and proactive process based on ongoing monitoring, periodic security audits, and the adaptation of protective measures to emerging risks. Only a systematic and consistent approach can ensure the long-term reliability and resilience of WordPress infrastructure against cyber threats.