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Security 4 Dec 2025

King Addons Hack Lets Anyone Become WordPress Admin

A critical vulnerability in King Addons for Elementor (CVE-2025-8489) lets anyone create an admin account on your WordPress site. Over 48,400 exploit attempts logged since October. Here's how to check if you're compromised and lock it down.

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WordPress 26 Oct 2025

WordPress 6.9 Beta Preview (October 2025): What You'll Notice

WordPress 6.9 Beta 1 brought a Command Palette shortcut, instant back-button navigation, block-level comments, the Accordion block, and the AI Abilities API. This is the October 2025 beta preview, preserved for context. WordPress 6.9 launched 2 December 2025, see the live "what's new" coverage for the shipped feature set.

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WordPress 2 Oct 2025

Do You Still Need a Cookie Consent Banner in 2026?

Most UK websites don't need a cookie banner at all. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026 with new low-risk-cookie exemptions and PECR penalties up to £17.5m. Here's when consent is legally required, when you can skip it, and what to do instead of annoying your visitors with popups.

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WordPress 12 Sep 2025

WordPress 7.0 Release Date & Features Guide 2026

WordPress 7.0 ships on 20 May 2026 with the AI Client, DataViews admin redesign, block-level Notes and visual revisions. Real-time collaboration was pulled on 8 May. Full feature guide with the confirmed schedule, hosting requirements, and preparation checklist.

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