Posts Tagged ‘security’
Caution: WordPress On A Different Directory
Photo credit: Joy Freschly WordPress has this really nice feature where you can install it on say http://mysite.com/wordpress/ folder but make the site serve pages at http://mysite.com. What this means for you – it’s easy to switch directories and it’s good for organizing things in the background. For the longest time I’ve used this method…
Click To ReadWordPress 2.6.2 Update Alert
Alrighty, brand new update again. But this time, a recommended one it seems. If you run a multi-author blog or one that allows others to self-register. Apparently, in versions 2.6.1 and below, will allow your users’ passwords to be reset. This update is recommended. The official news can be found here if you want to…
Click To ReadRecycling Gone Wrong: Checks In Shipping Material
How would you like to have your checks be used as packaging material? My guess is, not very much. Our local news aired a story the other day about a lady who received a package filled with shredded checks as the packaging material for her order. Photo credit: Kristof Creative She even managed to piece…
Click To ReadWP Auto Upgrade security alert
Use WordPress and WP Auto Upgrade plugin? Pay attention. I spotted this thread recently while monitoring the WordPress forums. There is a possibility WPAU backup folder is being used as an entry point for hackers. What you can do: If you’ve used WPAU, make sure you clean up your files after upgrading. If you’re not…
Click To ReadSecure Your WP Why, What and How
Super quick note here. Last week, my friend Elizabeth invited me to talk about WP security on her podcast. The podcast is published. I urge you to go listen to it. This came about since WP sites and blogs have been a target of some malicious hacks. Just visit the WP forums and seach for…
Click To Read