WordPress is an open source application, which means that anyone can study the source code either to improve it, or to find ways to affect its functionality (hackers). Also due to its huge popularity, WordPress is a popular target for malicious code distributors, data thieves, and… “wanna be” hackers.
This means that if you update WordPress and its plugins, you reap the following benefits:
- Opportunity for maintenance (backup)
- Security, your site will continue to work
- New Features of New WordPress Versions
- Website display speed
- Bug fixes from previous versions
Upgrading WordPress to a newer version is imperative especially when it comes to security updates as is the case with the current upgrade to 4.8.3. So don't delay and upgrade IMMEDIATELY because any previous version is vulnerable to regular SQL injections which means that the website may unexpectedly stop working. Also consider that the fees for cleaning it vary from €150-€200, not counting the time it will be inactive.
Upgrade WordPress to version 4.8.3 now, don't delay and thank us later
For more, read on the official WordPress website: https://wordpress.org/news/2017/10/wordpress-4-8-3-security-release/
