The Latest US Privacy Law News

On April 28th, the Connecticut legislature passed its new Connecticut Data Privacy Act, which is now going before the governor. It’s based on the Colorado Privacy Act which became law in July 2021. Here are some key features of the Connecticut Act: Consumer approval is required for managing sensitive data Controllers have to allow consumers…

The Risky Business of Displaying Only the Best Reviews on Your Website

Did you hear about the case the FTC (US Federal Trade Commission) brought against an online fashion shop called Fashion Nova in January 2022? It was the first case of its kind, alleging that the retailer was deceiving customers by only showing positive reviews on their site. Fashion Nova settled the case for $4.2 million….

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Using Backup Plugin UpdraftPlus? Upgrade It Now

If your WordPress website uses the popular UpdraftPlus backup plugin, you’ll want to read this… UpdraftPlus is installed on over 3 million WordPress websites and is relied upon for securely backing up WordPress site files and databases, which contain sensitive user data. UpdraftPlus was found by a security researcher at WordPress parent company Automattic to…

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3 Common WordPress Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world, powering over 39% of all websites in 2021. But despite its increasing popularity, even long-time WordPress users are often unaware of common security issues that put their site at risk… Three very common vulnerabilities of WordPress sites include: Outdated plugins and themes Abandoned…