Today in fast paced digital world, it is not a choice, it is a must. Recent developments remind us how important it is to keep a secure and up to date website and especially if your business is dependent on WordPress. The widely used Jetpack plugin, which is used on over 27 million websites, has highlighted the necessity for a robust website maintenance plan, especially a major vulnerability that affects over 27 million websites.
What Happened with Jetpack?
The core of Jetpack is an all in one plugin from Automattic, Jetpack, which powers essential features for millions of WordPress sites, such as security, performance and marketing. Yet a recently discovered vulnerability in Jetpack’s Contact Form feature left these websites vulnerable. Since 2016, this flaw allowed logged in users to access and read forms submitted by other visitors, with serious privacy and security implications.
The vulnerability was addressed in updates across 101 versions of the plugin by Jetpack but its public disclosure now allows for possible exploitation. This isn’t the only such case. This reminder that cyber threats are ever changing comes courtesy of Jetpack, which patched another critical flaw in June 2023.
Why Business Owners Should Pay Attention
Your website is your digital storefront for business owners. It’s not just technical trouble; security breach could cost you money, trust and your reputation. Jetpack’s vulnerability is a stark reminder that things can go wrong in a hurry, and a lack of maintenance could mean your site is at risk.
Consider these potential consequences of an unprotected website:
- Data Breaches: Sensitive customer information can be accessed by hackers, resulting in legal liabilities and loss of trust.
- Website Downtime: Even a short time of your website being down can cost you business opportunities and sales.
- SEO Penalties: Security breaches are capable of damaging your SEO rankings which causes your website to be less visible and have less organic traffic.
Threats are always changing, and maintaining a secure website isn’t done with a couple of plugins. You’ve got a website maintenance plan that needs to be comprehensive in order to keep the site up to date, secure, and performing at best.
How does a Website Maintenance Plan Protect Your Business
A well-managed website maintenance plan acts as a protective shield for your business, offering the following crucial benefits:
- Regular Security Audits and Updates: Often found during routine security audits, vulnerabilities like the one in Jetpack are discovered. Proactive website maintenance plan includes regular check and patch holes before they can be exploited.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Response: Because cyber threats are always on the rise, having constant monitoring ensures that your website is never without protection. In the event of a security issue, it can be remedied instantly and with minimal risk of damage.
- Backup and Recovery Solutions: Regular backups are your insurance in case of an attack or a critical failure and they will allow you to quickly restore you website to prevent downtime and data loss.
- Plugin and Core Updates: As WordPress and its plugins, like Jetpack, are updated all the time to fix vulnerabilities and improve performance, you want to take steps to ensure that your site is updated as well. These updates are applied promptly and your site is secure and running smoothly thanks to a dedicated maintenance plan.
Secure Your Business Now – Don’t Wait for a Breach
Every business owner using WordPress is a wake up call for this Jetpack vulnerability. Website maintenance is an ongoing battle and neglecting it can leave your business open to needless risks.
A website maintenance plan allows you to focus on growing your business and not worry about evolving threats that could harm your website.
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Jettpack’s vulnerability is a wake-up call for every business owner relying on WordPress. Cybersecurity is an ongoing battle, and neglecting website maintenance could expose your business to unnecessary risks.
Investing in a website maintenance plan ensures that your website is protected from evolving threats, and allows you to focus on growing your business, not managing technical issues.
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- 24/7 monitoring and fast response times
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Written by: Jitendra Raulo
Jitendra Raulo is the Founding Director at Aarav Infotech India Pvt. Ltd., a leading Web Design and Digital Marketing Company with 11+ years of experience and having headquarter in Mumbai, India, and Support Centre at Bhubaneswar, India, he is actively working with Start-ups, SMEs and Corporations utilizing technology to provide business transformation solution.
