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Malware & Mitigations: A WordPress Security Deep Dive
How to tell if you've been compromised and how to reduce your attack surface. Based on my March 2025 security workshop.
#Security
#WordPress
#CVE
“Model Hallucination” starts with bad data.
Security is the foundation of my work as a Generative Search Architect. If your site is compromised with obfuscated code or malware, AI discovery engines (ChatGPT, Gemini) will flag your entity as “untrusted.”
You don’t just lose traffic; you lose your digital reputation.
The Attack Surface
During this talk, we looked at the signs of a compromised site:
- Strange URL Redirects: Seeing “cheap-meds” in your search results? You’ve been hit.
- Hidden Users: Ghost admins appearing in your dashboard.
- The Fix: We did a live configuration of Wordfence and discussed how a researcher’s eye—one that finds CVEs—is the best defense.
Security isn’t a plugin you install; it’s a culture of maintenance.
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