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Cybersecurity April 22, 2026

Attending OWASP BASC Boston 2026: AI, AppSec, and the Future of Backported Security

A firsthand recap of OWASP BASC Boston 2026, covering AI-powered backporting, application security insights, and real-world strategies for securing legacy systems.

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Cybersecurity April 22, 2026

The 2026 WordPress Plugin Hack: What Happened, Why It Matters, and How to Protect Your Site

In April 2026, a major WordPress supply chain attack came to light after 31 plugins tied to Essential Plugin, formerly WP Online Support, were found…

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Comparison of classic WordPress theme development using PHP templates versus modern Full Site Editing (FSE) block-based development with Gutenberg, JSON, and JavaScript tools.

WordPress Development April 15, 2026

How to Code a Custom WordPress Theme: Classic vs Full Site Editing (FSE), Custom Blocks, Build Tooling, and GitHub-Based Updates

A practical guide to building modern custom WordPress themes with classic templates or Full Site Editing, including custom blocks, Node build workflows, src vs build,…

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AI Systems April 8, 2026

The Mythos Moment: When AI Became a Real Cybersecurity Threat (and Opportunity)

Artificial intelligence has been evolving quickly—but every so often, something happens that signals a real shift. The release of Claude Mythos Preview by Anthropic is…

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WordPress Development April 2, 2026

Advantages of a Custom WordPress Theme (Beyond Just Design)

Learn the real advantages of a custom WordPress theme, including better performance, stronger security, improved SEO structure, and long-term scalability compared to prebuilt themes.

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Cybersecurity April 1, 2026

Axios npm Hack (2026): How to Check If You’re Infected (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Direct Answer The Axios npm hack involved malicious versions (1.14.1 and 0.30.4) that could install a hidden dependency ([email protected]) to steal sensitive data. To check…

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Web Development March 12, 2026

Is Your WordPress Site Violating the 2026 Massachusetts Data Privacy Act?

The 2026 Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (MDPA) changes how local businesses handle data. Secure your WordPress site’s cookie consent, and plugin telemetry.

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AI Systems March 8, 2026

Building Practical AI Tools for Real Businesses

AI is everywhere right now, but most real-world value comes from focused tools that solve specific problems. In this post I explore how small AI…

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Cybersecurity February 18, 2026

Hardening WordPress for High-Risk Environments

Many organizations underestimate how frequently WordPress sites are targeted. Here are the practical steps I use to secure production WordPress environments and protect client infrastructure.

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Web Infrastructure January 23, 2026

Managing Dozens of Websites Without Losing Your Mind

When you manage many sites across a single server or platform, automation becomes essential. This article explores strategies for maintaining reliability, monitoring uptime, and reducing…

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