WordPress automates patching

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One less thing to worry about.

WordPress has made patching for its popular content management system and blogging tool automatic, increasing the security for users.

WordPress automates patching

The update is found in WordPress 3.7, called Basie.

The new edition also provides stronger password recommendations for users and improve global support for the millions of individuals using the open source tool in non-English settings.

Wordpress sites are popular targets for attacks. Massive attacks affecting millions of unpatched Wordpress sites have surfaced over recent years.

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