DreamHost has issued a security warning to all customers as of January 20, 2012 at 9:25am Pacific Time. Last night we detected some unauthorized activity within one of our databases. While we don’t have evidence that customer passwords were taken at this time, we’re forcing a change out of caution. … Read more about DreamHost Security Issue: Change Shell/FTP Passwords Now
WPSecurityLock Joins the SOPA Strike
WP Security Lock is joining the protest of the SOPA and PIPA Bills and will blackout this site on January 18, 2012. On Wednesday, all our website traffic be redirected to http://sopastrike.com/strike, striking against censorship. It's time to come together as a community and join us in this historic … Read more about WPSecurityLock Joins the SOPA Strike
Data Privacy Day – January 28, 2012
Data Privacy Day is January 28, 2012 Privacy is our shared responsibility! Do your part. Participate in Data Privacy Day by educating students or parents, training employees, hosting an event or sponsoring DPD. In honor of Data Privacy Day, here are 5 tips on how you can keep your data safe: Have a … Read more about Data Privacy Day – January 28, 2012
Pretty Link Plugin Vulnerability Fixed in 1.5.6
Pretty Link Plugin for WordPress has a new security update to fix a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Pretty Link Lite Version 1.5.6 and Pretty Link Pro Version 1.5.6 were released on January 6, 2012. And according to the plugin's Changelog, the vulnerability could have affected a very small … Read more about Pretty Link Plugin Vulnerability Fixed in 1.5.6
WordPress 3.3.1 XSS Vulnerability Patch and 15 Bugs Fixed
WordPress 3.3.1 has now been released and is ready for download! On January 3, 2012, the developers of WordPress released version 3.3.1 (security and maintenance release), which fixes 15 bugs/issues and also closes the zero-day cross-site scripting vulnerability that was found early this week. The … Read more about WordPress 3.3.1 XSS Vulnerability Patch and 15 Bugs Fixed
WordPress 3.3 Major Release is Out!
WordPress 3.3 was just released to the public Monday, December 12, 2011. This major release includes great new features for WordPress users and developers, bug fixes, and tightened security for comments feed. Some of the highlights include a new way to upload media, widgets that stay where you put … Read more about WordPress 3.3 Major Release is Out!
Ask Regina Smola Your WordPress Security Question Dec. 7, 2011
I'm doing something special for you today. I'm answering your questions about WordPress Security. My good friend and colleague, Norma Maxwell has ask me to be her featured expert for her "Ask The Expert Wednesday." Got a question about WordPress Security? Want to know how to protect your blog? … Read more about Ask Regina Smola Your WordPress Security Question Dec. 7, 2011
WordPress Plugins: Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Shiny Plugin Syndrome
One of the best things about WordPress is its huge community of developers. Whatever functionality you can dream of, there is probably a plugin that will accomplish it for you. But installing the wrong plugins – or even too many of the right ones – can be bad for your site. Join David Perdew and … Read more about WordPress Plugins: Uncovering the Hidden Dangers of Shiny Plugin Syndrome