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Yet another WordPress plugin has made headlines—and this time it’s the OttoKit/OttoPress plugin. It's updated now, however, hackers were able to exploit a critical vulnerability to inject admin accounts into your WordPress site. If you’ve ever installed OttoPress, and still have it installed, this episode is essential listening.
If you don't have it - the episosde is still worth listening to, to understand how to respond if it happens to you.
📌 In this episode, Charly walks you through:
✅ What this vulnerability is and why it's dangerous
✅ How to check if you’re using the OttoPress plugin
✅ The critical steps to take if it’s installed—update immediately
✅ How to audit user accounts and reset all passwords
✅ When and why you should consider changing your database credentials
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👉 Don’t delay. Even dormant or deactivated plugins can leave you open to attack.
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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?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
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.
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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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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