WebSafe Samoa

22/10/2026

🚨 RUN A WORDPRESS WEBSITE? THIS SECURITY UPDATE NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION!

WEBSAFE SECURITY ADVISORY | Critical PHP Vulnerabilities

Two critical security vulnerabilities have been identified in PHP — the technology powering WordPress and millions of websites worldwide.

⚠️ CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 (CVSS 9.2)

These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected website servers without needing to log in. Security patches are now available.

What should website owners and administrators do?

Check your PHP version and confirm whether your server has received the latest security patches.

Contact your hosting provider or IT support team to confirm both vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Back up your website files and database before making changes.

Apply the appropriate PHP security updates and test your website afterwards.

Monitor for suspicious activity, unexpected files or unusual website behaviour.

IMPORTANT: Updating WordPress alone does NOT patch PHP. Your server's PHP environment must also be updated.

A brief maintenance outage may be necessary depending on your hosting environment and update process.

For website visitors: No immediate action is required. Website owners and administrators are responsible for applying the necessary security updates.

READ THE FULL WEBSAFE SECURITY ADVISORY

We've published a detailed advisory covering the vulnerabilities, affected website platforms, recommended security actions, patched PHP versions and official references.

WebSafe Samoa Security Advisory:
https://websafe.ws/2026/10/22/critical-php-security-update-october-2026/

Official CERT-EU Security Advisory:
https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2026-018

Need assistance checking your website? Contact WebSafe Samoa for help reviewing your PHP version, hosting security and website protection.

Stay informed. Stay protected. Stay WebSafe.

18/05/2026

📢 FREE Business Growth Workshop – This Wednesday!

Join us as WebSafe Samoa delivers a practical session on Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity for SMEs, helping businesses harness simple digital tools while staying safe online.

🗓 Wednesday, 20 May 2026 ⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Hosted by Business Link Pacific and the Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry
🎤 Opening keynote by the New Zealand High Commission in Samoa

Empowering SMEs with knowledge, tools, and confidence to grow securely in the digital age.

10/05/2026

WebSafe Samoa would like to thank the Ministry of Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services for the invitation to attend the Official Launch of the Cyber Safety Outreach Program.

We congratulate the Samoa Police team, especially the IT & Cybercrime Unit, together with all partners involved in this important initiative aimed at building greater cyber safety awareness across Samoa. We wish the team all the best for the week ahead and for the upcoming “Great Light” Cyber Safety Concert this Friday as they continue spreading positive online safety messages to our communities and young people. 🇼🇸💻

A good reminder for everyone:

✅ Be Safe
🌏 Be Responsible
🔒 Be Smart
🤝 Be Kind

What we do online matters. Let’s continue working together to create a safer and stronger online Samoa for all.

08/05/2026

Bad actors don’t discriminate by organisation size, industry, or country. We are seeing more and more organisations being affected by cyber incidents from small businesses to major universities and critical institutions.

Recent reports from New Zealand highlight another large-scale cyber incident affecting university systems and exposing student information. This is a reminder that cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue it is an organisational risk.

At WebSafe Samoa, we encourage organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture by:

• Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Keeping systems updated
• Training staff to identify scams and phishing
• Backing up important data
• Having an Incident Response Plan ready

Cyber incidents can happen at any time preparedness and awareness are key.

Names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected by the breach.

💬 Are you affected? Send us or message or email us at [email protected]

15/04/2026

🛡️ WebSafe Samoa was at Digital Week 2026 yesterday!

We had our booth at the SITA × MCIT Tech Exhibition at Taumeasina connecting with government, businesses, and community members about cybersecurity and why it matters for Samoa. 🇼🇸

Fa'afetai to SITA and MCIT for a well-run event and for bringing Samoa's tech community together. 🙏

🔐 Stay safe. Stay secure. Stay WebSafe.