- SQL injection: This type of attack allows an attacker to insert malicious code into a WordPress database, potentially allowing them to gain access to sensitive information.
- Cross-site scripting (XSS): This type of attack involves injecting malicious code into a WordPress website, which is then executed by the browser of a user who visits the site.
- Brute force attacks: This type of attack involves using automated software to repeatedly guess a user’s password, in an attempt to gain access to their account.
- Malware: Malware is malicious software that can be installed on a WordPress website without the owner’s knowledge, potentially causing damage or stealing sensitive information.
- Phishing attacks: This type of attack involves tricking users into divulging their login credentials or other sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate website or entity.
- File injection: This type of attack involves injecting malicious code into a WordPress website through the upload of a file, such as an image or plugin.
- DDoS attacks: A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a type of cyberattack in which multiple systems flood a website with traffic in an attempt to bring it down.
- Man-in-the-middle attacks: This type of attack involves an attacker intercepting communication between a user and a website, potentially allowing them to gain access to sensitive information.
- Zero-day vulnerabilities: These are security vulnerabilities that are unknown to the software developer and can be exploited by attackers before a patch is released to fix the issue. It is important to keep WordPress and all installed plugins and themes up to date to protect against these types of attacks.
