How I stopped a massive WordPress spam attack with 4,700 lines of code in two days - thanks to Codex and Claude

Spam accounts overwhelmed my database. Claude found the weaknesses, Codex wrote the fixes, and I deployed a new defense.
The Tech Edvocate

How to disable WordPress file editing

Spread the love“`html WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems in the world, powering over 40% of all ...
The Tech Edvocate

How to hide WordPress version

Spread the love“`html 7 Essential Ways to Hide Your WordPress Version and Enhance Security In the ever-evolving world of web development, securing your website is of utmost importance. One effective ...
National Basketball Association

Victor Wembanyama sets NBA single-game playoff blocks record

Victor Wembanyama sends back a single-game playoff record 12 blocked shots Game 1 of San Antonio's West semifinal vs. Minnesota. From NBA.com News Services Victor Wembanyama records 11th block to set ...
Searchenginejournal.com

WordPress’s Troubled Real-Time Collaboration Feature

WordPress delayed the release of the highly anticipated version 7.0 of the CMS because the real-time collaboration (RTC) feature was not yet stable. The delay has caused some to question whether the ...
Bleeping Computer

WordPress membership plugin bug exploited to create admin accounts

Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the User Registration & Membership plugin, which is installed on more than 60,000 WordPress sites. Developed by WPEverest, the plugin provides ...
Los Angeles Times

Block to cut more than 4,000 jobs amid AI disruption of the workplace

Fintech company Block said Thursday that it’s cutting more than 4,000 workers or nearly half of its workforce as artificial intelligence disrupts the way people work. The Oakland parent company of ...
Reuters

Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut nearly half its workforce in AI overhaul, shares surge

Block to cut over 4,000 jobs CEO says AI has changed how a company is run Stock surges 25% after market Analysts call cuts a "seminal moment" in AI era Feb 26 (Reuters) - Block (XYZ.N), opens new tab ...
CNBC

Block shares soar as much as 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half

Block said Thursday it's laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about half of its head count. Shares of the payment company skyrocketed as much as 24% in extended trading. It was last seen up nearly ...
CNN

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same

Block, the company behind Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is cutting its staff by 40%. The reason: “intelligence tools,” according to a letter to shareholders by co-founder Jack Dorsey. Dorsey thinks ...
The New York Times

Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.

About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said. By Natallie Rocha Reporting from San Francisco Block, ...
The Verge

WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with prompts

The opt-in AI assistant can generate images, edit and translate text, and reorganize WordPress sites. The opt-in AI assistant can generate images, edit and translate text, and reorganize WordPress ...