Hackers installed backdoors on WordPress sites using UpdraftPlus, putting over 3 million active installations at risk.

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Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances.

Frontier AI models helped researchers discover PHP vulnerabilities that had lurked undetected for over a decade. The flaws affect 70% of websites, and exploits are already circulating. If you run a website, update PHP now or confirm your host has patched.

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The continuation of AI chatbots arriving in CarPlay, Apple’s opt-in approach to using customer data for AI training, and turmoil surrounding WordPress leadership are the topics for this MacVoices Live! discussion. The conversation also examines Bending Spoons’ latest billion-dollar acquisition, Apple’s international iCloud+ bundles, the potential for services to expand Apple’s global ecosystem, and Michael Dell’s support for new youth investment accounts.

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Automattic says Matt Mullenweg has returned with the board's full support. But its official announcement raises additional questions.

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Automattic's board of directors placed Matt Mullenweg on paid leave of absence. Mullenweg claims conspiracy against him.

The post WordPress Co-Founder Matt Mullenweg Ousted As CEO Of Automattic appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The TidBITS search engine now sports AI-generated summaries above the usual results, courtesy of a beta feature from Jetpack Search. The question is whether these AI Answers are worth the screen real estate—what do you think?

Automattic rebuts WP Engine, says Matt Mullenweg's "personal communications with romantic partners" has "nothing to do with this case."

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WPForms Lite WordPress plugin accused of adding a backdoor to new installs. I gave it and try and what happened was unexpected.

The post WPForms Lite Accused Of Adding Backdoor. I Tested It And Was Surprised appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WordPress security update fixes 12 vulnerabilities. Security researcher: "nastiest one is a login screen XSS."

The post WordPress Security Release 7.0.3 Fixes High Severity XSS Vulnerability appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

A WordPress 7.1 accessibility improvement could impact some plugins that make changes in the admin screens.

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WP Engine announced Commerce Connect, a safe way for fast-growth brands to modernize and scale while preserving design, SEO, and user experience.

The post WP Engine Partners With BigCommerce To Scale WordPress Stores appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

WordPress VIP’s latest survey suggests consumers are wary of AI-generated answers even as companies increasingly view AI search as an important referral channel.