A new fake WordPress security plugin has been discovered, and it's giving attackers full remote admin access to vulnerable sites. The reality? These attacks won’t stop. So how can you stay ahead of the hackers and protect your website, your data, and your customers?

📌 In this episode, Charly dives into:

✅ What this latest exploit is and how it works

✅ Why fake plugins are becoming more common

✅ What to do now to reduce your risk

✅ What to do if your site has already been compromised

✅ How to recover and clean a hacked site

💣 This is a must-listen if you manage a WordPress website. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

📖 Read more about the hack here: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/fake-security-plugin-on-wordpress.html

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About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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