A new fake WordPress security plugin has been discovered, and it's giving attackers full remote admin access to vulnerable sites. The reality? These attacks won’t stop. So how can you stay ahead of the hackers and protect your website, your data, and your customers?
📌 In this episode, Charly dives into:
✅ What this latest exploit is and how it works
✅ Why fake plugins are becoming more common
✅ What to do now to reduce your risk
✅ What to do if your site has already been compromised
✅ How to recover and clean a hacked site
💣 This is a must-listen if you manage a WordPress website. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
📖 Read more about the hack here: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/fake-security-plugin-on-wordpress.html
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
An expired SSL certificate isn't just a tech oversight — it can tank your traffic, stop your sales, and trigger total chaos in your email, CRMs, and customer trust.
In this episode, Charly breaks down exactly what happens when your SSL certificate runs out, why it often gets missed, and what steps you must take to avoid disaster.
📌 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ What browsers, users, and search engines do when your SSL expires
✅ Why auto-renew doesn't always work — and what to do about it
✅ How an expired certificate affects email, payment gateways, and APIs
✅ Simple tools (like Let’s Encrypt and Cloudflare) to keep certificates current
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Come and join me in playing the Gratitude Game.
Share in the comments below, one thing EACH DAY, that you're grateful for.
It can be as simple as "I'm grateful for being able to move my body" or "I'm grateful to have food to eat".
The idea is to remind ourselves, that no matter how difficult business (or life) gets, we have something to look forward to. I'll start
I'm grateful to have people around me who support me.
If you're using AI to write your blog posts, product descriptions, or web copy — are you still the legal owner of that content?
In this episode, Charly breaks down the murky (and evolving) world of AI content ownership. Just because the words came from your prompt doesn't mean the law sees them as yours. Learn how to protect your brand, stay compliant, and avoid accidental public domain content.
📌 Inside this episode:
✅ Why AI-generated content may not be protected under copyright laws
✅ How platform terms (like ChatGPT vs others) affect content ownership
✅ What makes human input the key to owning your AI-assisted work
✅ The risks of copycat content, reuse in training, and regulatory issues
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