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WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release | UPDATE asap!!! | CyberSecurity | Blogs | Blogging

WordPress 4.2.1 Security Release | UPDATE asap!!! | CyberSecurity | Blogs | Blogging | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately.

A few hours ago, the WordPress team was made aware of a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable commenters to compromise a site. The vulnerability was discovered by Jouko Pynnönen.

WordPress 4.2.1 has begun to roll out as an automatic background update, for sites that support those.

For more information, see the release notes or consult the list of changes.


Download WordPress 4.2.1 or venture over to Dashboard → Updates and simply click “Update Now”.


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Gust MEES's curator insight, April 27, 2015 5:17 PM

WordPress 4.2.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately.

A few hours ago, the WordPress team was made aware of a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable commenters to compromise a site. The vulnerability was discovered by Jouko Pynnönen.

WordPress 4.2.1 has begun to roll out as an automatic background update, for sites that support those.

For more information, see the release notes or consult the list of changes.


Download WordPress 4.2.1 or venture over to Dashboard → Updates and simply click “Update Now”.


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Also check out this Infographic for 16 Actionable Tips to Improve Wordpress Performance - http://yourescapefrom9to5.com/16-tips-to-improve-wordpress-site-performance-infographic

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Hacked WordPress Site Hosts Thousands of Links to Pharmacy Scams

Hacked WordPress Site Hosts Thousands of Links to Pharmacy Scams | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The issue of hacked WordPress sites continues to persist, as evidenced by one victimized URL being used to host links to thousands if not millions or billions of shady pharmaceutical sites without the knowledge of the owners.

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, December 11, 2013 6:35 PM

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, December 11, 2013 6:39 PM

 

===> And, the team recommended the common-sense step of upgrading WordPress and all plugins to their latest versions. <===

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

 

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Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Easier recovery for hacked sites

Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Easier recovery for hacked sites | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

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Gust MEES's curator insight, October 31, 2013 1:29 PM

 

recovery for hacked sites...

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, October 31, 2013 1:32 PM

 

recovery for hacked sites...


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Hackers launch huge DDoS attack using WordPress websites | ITProPortal.com

Hackers launch huge DDoS attack using WordPress websites | ITProPortal.com | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
It’s being reported that hackers have seized control of a number of WordPress sites and are launching DDoS attacks against various websites.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, September 27, 2013 4:43 PM

 

73.2% of the most popular WordPress installations are vulnerable to vulnerabilities which can be detected using free automated tools.

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

  
Gust MEES's curator insight, September 27, 2013 4:47 PM

 

73.2% of the most popular WordPress installations are vulnerable to vulnerabilities which can be detected using free automated tools.

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=WordPress

  

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Free guide: WordPress Security Checklist

Free guide: WordPress Security Checklist | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

WordPress is not only easy to use, it also comes with many plugins and themes for you to choose from, making it extremely customizable. However, like all other popular platforms, it is also more prone to hacking.

 


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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

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Gust MEES's curator insight, November 2, 2013 8:00 PM

 

WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

 

Learn more:

 

http://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/ict-awareness-what-you-should-know/

 

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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

 

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WordPress › AntiVirus « WordPress Plugins

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WordPress 3.7 released - complete with automatic security updates!

WordPress 3.7 released - complete with automatic security updates! | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Automatic updating comes to self-hosted WordPress sites, with the hope of stamping out security vulnerabilities.

If you run a WordPress-powered website, check today which version you are running - and upgrade to "Basie".

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Safety and Security of WordPress Blog (Infographic)

Safety and Security of WordPress Blog (Infographic) | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
WordPress is one of the most popular content management system (CMS) in use and around 17% of the websites that are present on the internet these days are powered by this CMS.

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