Can WordPress Plugins Contain Viruses?

Let’s start with the basics to set the scene. Before diving into the potential security threat of a plugin let’s discuss what a WordPress (WP) plugin is and does. Where they come from and what they do can help understand their vulnerabilities and give you...

What Language Are WordPress Plugins Written In?

For the content management system, WordPress, and the plugins to effectively and efficiently work together they need to be able to communicate in the same language. If the plugins and the base WordPress core were developed through different coding languages you would...