Why SES Sandbox Access Is So Strict—and How One Leaked Key Sent 10,000 Emails
I wanted to share a cautionary story about Amazon SES sandbox restrictions and the security mistake that led to abuse of my account. I run a few WordPress…
WordPress security
Is AWS a Good Choice for Hosting a WordPress E-Commerce Site?
I'm planning to host one or more WordPress e-commerce websites on AWS, but I'm completely new to AWS and want to understand whether it's a sensible choice. What…
Is AWS a practical and affordable choice for hosting WordPress e-commerce sites?
I'm a beginner with AWS and am planning to host one or more WordPress-based e-commerce sites there. Is self-hosting WordPress on AWS a sensible choice, and what kind…
What do you check first when taking over an existing WordPress site?
When inheriting an existing WordPress website, I prefer to understand the current setup before changing anything. I usually review the hosting environment and PHP version, WordPress and plugin…
Is it safe to run a previously hacked WordPress site in Docker?
My website was compromised, and a suspicious file named "Trojan" was found. My hosting provider deleted several files, but the WordPress installation stopped working afterward. I'm considering restoring…