Free Page Builder Summit Returns May 12-16

• The Page Builder Summit is a free, five-day online event packed with expert sessions on mastering WordPress page builders, running smarter agencies, and leveling up web design and marketing skills.
• Event organizers Nathan Wrigley and Anchen le Roux created the Summit to help agencies and individuals improve their technology and processes so they can make more profit on each project.
• The event will feature more than 35 subject matter experts providing actionable advice for design, development, marketing, and business growth.
• Live attendance is free, and recordings of each session will be available to the public for 48 hours.
• A VIP Pass, available for $47 after the free sign up, offers lifetime access to recordings and additional resources.

AccessiBe Fined $1M for Deceptive Marketing Practices

• The US Federal Trade Commission approved its order last week requiring accessiBe to pay $1 million for deceptive marketing practices.
• AccessiBe falsely claimed its accessibility overlay tool would make websites fully compliant with with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• The FTC also found that accessiBe created deceptive articles positioned as independent, objective reviews of its software.
• In addition to the fine, accessiBe is specifically prohibited from making unsubstantiated claims about its product’s capabilities, and must clearly inform customers about its limitations.
• Announced in early January, the order is now finalized after the mandatory time allowed for public comment.
• The case highlights the risk of using overlays as a quick fix for accessibility issues, and agencies who implement accessiBe’s widget (or those like it) could be exposing their clients to legal risks.

Fake WooCommerce Emails Target Store Owners in a New Phishing Attack

• Patchstack has identified a new phishing campaign aimed at WooCommerce site owners.
• The fake notices from “The WooCommerce Team” warn about a critical WooCommerce security vulnerability, and urge recipients to immediately download a patch to protect their store.
• The link opens a fake WooCommerce login page designed to capture the user’s admin credentials.
• If successful, attackers can take over WooCommerce stores, steal customer data, or inject malicious code.
• The Patchstack post provides screenshots of the well-worded phishing email and the authentic-looking download page.

Worth a Look

• Question of the Week: Why do AI company logos look like buttholes?
• WordPress 6.8.1 is scheduled to drop on Wednesday with a few bug fixes.
• Meta Box now supports creating custom fields using AI via their new field group json.
• Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell it.