DNS Hijacks Target Crypto Platforms on Squarespace

• DNS hijacking attacks are targetting DeFi cryptocurrency domains registered with Squarespace, redirecting users to phishing sites.
• Affected platforms include Compound Finance, Celer Network, and Pendle, all of which were previously registered with Google Domains.
• The attacks may be linked to the migration of domains from Google to Squarespace, where multi-factor authentication was disabled.
• Squarespace customers are also reporting suspicious password reset emails, indicating a possible wider credential attack.
• If you had Google Domains that were moved to Squarespace, make sure you have re-enabled multi-factor.
• BleepingComputer has more details about the issue and what you need to do if you use any of the affected services.

Awesome Motive Acquires BuddyBoss

• BuddyBoss has been acquired by Awesome Motive, joining their family of WordPress products.
• The entire BuddyBoss team, except founders Tom and Michael, will continue in their current roles.
• Awesome Motive (which also owns WPBeginner) has a track record of acquiring popular plugins like All in One SEO, WPForms, MonsterInsights, and Easy Digital Downloads.
• The acquisition aims to provide BuddyBoss with resources to accelerate growth and development.
• BuddyBoss’s product roadmap and vision will continue as planned, with added support from Awesome Motive.
• No planned changes to licensing (including lifetime deals).
• Read the official announcement here.

Cwicly is Back (?)

• Cwicly is now available for free download, marking a surprise return.
• Founder Louis-Alexander Désiré announced Cwicly’s discontinuation in March 2024 due to negative community feedback.
• Cwicly plans to release the plugin on the WordPress plugin directory soon.
• Cwicly was unique in its direct interaction with the entire Gutenberg ecosystem.
• Bug fixes, security patches, and WordPress compatibility updates will continue and some new features and improvements are planned for the directory version.
• Plugin support will be limited to previous paid customers.
• Community response is mixed, with excitement tempered by caution due to the unexpected previous discontinuation.
• Read more details on wp-content.co.

Worth a Look

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• “What Would Matt Do?” Join co-hosts of WP Product Talk, Katie Keith and Matt Cromwell, as they chat with Matt Mullenweg about some things he would do differently if he could go back.