What the EU Cyber Resilience Act means for your Joomla website
If you use Joomla extensions developed and sold by EU-based vendors, wherever you are in the world, the EU Cyber Resilience Act is about to change what those vendors are required to provide you. And if you are an EU-based developer selling extensions, it changes what you are required to provide.
This post explains what the CRA is, what it requires, and what it means in practice for Joomla site owners, agencies and extension developers, inside and outside the EU.
This post is informational and does not constitute legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a qualified legal professional familiar with EU digital regulation.
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CRA compliance checklist for Joomla agencies
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is coming. If you run a Joomla agency, building and maintaining sites for clients, the regulation almost certainly does not apply to you directly. But it does change what you should expect from the extension vendors you rely on, and it creates practical responsibilities that are easy to overlook until a client asks an uncomfortable question.
This checklist is designed to help you get ahead of that conversation.
Reflection & Reality: will 2026 be the "Year of Joomla"?
Dear Partners,
As the year draws to a close, it’s a natural moment for reflection, especially in our industry, where change is constant and long-term direction matters more than ever.
For decades, the tech world has repeated a familiar joke: “This will finally be the year of the Linux desktop.” It is a phrase that has carried equal parts optimism and irony for more than 25 years. That same question has followed Joomla for a long time as well: Will next year finally be the year of Joomla?
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New Two-Factor Authentication for Secure Joomla Extension Downloads
At OnlineCommunityHub, we’re always looking for ways to improve both the functionality and security of our Joomla extensions. To better protect your subscription-based downloads, we are introducing a new layer of security: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the use of your Download ID.
This new feature will help ensure that only authorized devices are able to download and install our extension updates via the Joomla update server.
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Revolutionize Your Joomla Website Security with ochCaptcha Plugin!
In the fast-evolving landscape of website security, protecting your Joomla site from malicious activities has never been more crucial. One key element in this defense is CAPTCHA, a technology designed to distinguish between humans and bots. However, the traditional Google Captchas embedded in Joomla have faced challenges, leading to the emergence of a groundbreaking solution – the ochCaptcha plugin.
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Black 'everyday' deals!
Dear Valued Customer,
I trust this message finds you in good health, and that you're thoroughly enjoying the benefits of our services. With the holiday season around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for your unwavering loyalty and support.